The field of nanoscience and nanotechnology is extending the applications of physics,
chemistry, biology, engineering and technology into previously unapproached infinitesimal …

This paper reviews the recent research and development of clay-based polymer
nanocomposites. Clay minerals, due to their unique layered structure, rich intercalation …

Providing up-to-date information on ultrasound technology and sonochemistry, this volume
focuses on green chemistry principles and methodologies that are being devised with a view …

A carefully selected series of organic amine salts were ion exchanged with sodium
montmorillonite to form organoclays varying in amine structure or exchange level relative to …

The results of recent research indicate that the introduction of layered silicate–
montmorillonite–into polymer matrix results in increase of thermal stability of a number of …

The results of recent research indicate that the introduction of layered silicate–
montmorillonite–into polymer matrix results in increase of thermal stability of a number of …

Physical exercise, especially intense exercise and high intensity interval training (HIIT) by
trampoline, can lead to muscle injuries. These effects can be reduced with intelligent …

A novel approach assisted with solvent was developed to disperse clay into epoxy matrix.
The dispersion of clay was examined by means of optical microscopy (OM), wide angle X …

Highly dispersed nanoscale particles in polymer matrices are currently attracting great
interest in many fields of chemistry, physics, and materials science. This book presents and …

The mechanical properties of nylon-6/clay nanocomposites with variations in clay aspect
ratio and orientation were studied. A large-scale simple shear process was utilized to alter …