Abstract
ABSTRACT Herein, chitosan-grafted-poly(acrylonitrile) (CS-g-PAN) nanocomposites are prepared by emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization technique with dispersion of layered double hydroxides(LDHs) and nano silver(AgNPs). The interactions of AgNPs and LDH with co-polymeric matrix are investigated by FTIR and XRD. It is noticed that LDH platelets are intercalated and partially exfoliated within the copolymeric matrices. Dispersion of fillers creates tortuous path which enhances the gas barrier properties up to seven folds. Antibacterial behavior of nanocomposites is achieved due to incorporation of silver nanoparticles and LDH. Thermal stability, chemical resistance and biodegradable properties of the synthesized material are also increased due to combined effect of LDH and AgNPs.
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