Abstract
In this study, the synthesis, characterization, and thermal properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (MMA) polymer/clay based nanocomposites were investigated by in situ polymerization. At the characterizations of nanomaterials FTIR, XRD, and thermal techniques were used. It was determined from XRD and TGA measurements that the morphology of nanocomposites was exfoliated when the clay content in the polymer matrix was kept at 3% and 5%. From thermal analysis, a positive correlation was observed between the clay ratio and thermal stability of nanomaterials. Keywords: Polymer/clay nanocomposite, organoclay, thermal stability, in-situ polymerization, methyl methacrylate. DOI: 10.7176/CMR/12-3-02 Publication date: March 31 st 2020
Highlights
The need for the development of new materials with better properties is increasing day by day
Measurements that the morphology of nanocomposites was exfoliated when the clay content in the polymer matrix was kept at 3% and 5%
FTIR, XRD, and TGA techniques were used at characterizations of nanomaterials
Summary
The need for the development of new materials with better properties is increasing day by day. The thermal and mechanical properties of composites are superior to pure polymer. Polymer nanocomposites exhibit many different properties such as important mechanical resistance, water and oxygen barrier, dimensional stability, thermal stability, flame retardant, chemical resistance, optical, magnetic and electrical properties [1]. New polymer/clay composites have been created that can be used in a variety of fields such as aviation, automobile, construction, oil, biomedical and wastewater treatment. These composites are considered as promising advanced materials due to their superior density, strength, large surface areas, high elastic modulus, flame retardant, thermomechanical, optoelectronic, magnetic properties [2]. The thermal stability of the composites increased with the increase in the amount of clay
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