Evolution of the Microstructure of PP-LDHs Nanocomposites during Melt Compounding: A Simulation Approach.

ABSTRACT: In the context of polymer-based nanocomposites containing layered nanofillers, the achievement of good extents of dispersion and distribution of the embedded nanoparticles and, even more, the obtainment of intercalated and/or exfoliated structures through melt compounding still represents a persistent challenge, especially in the case of anionic layered double hydroxides (LDHs)-containing systems and non-polar polymeric matrices. In this work, a simulation approach is proposed to evaluate the influence of the processing conditions on the morphology of polypropylene (PP)-based nanocomposites containing organomodified LDHs. In particular, the effect of the screw rotation speed and the feed rate on the final microstructure of the materials formulated through melt compounding in a twin-screw e

SUBMITTER: Bernagozzi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10780429 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature