In the framework of environmentally friendly processes and products, polylactide (PLA)
represents the best polymeric substitutes for various petropolymers because of its …

Today cross-cutting approaches, where molecular engineering and clever processing are
synergistically coupled, allow the chemist to tailor complex hybrid systems of various shapes …

The present invention relates to soft Surface coatings and absorbent articles comprising
composite materials that are functionalized nanoparticles and in particular, metal-loaded …

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

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Nylon 6–organoclay nanocomposites were prepared via direct melt compounding using a
conventional twin screw extruder. The mechanical properties and morphology of these …

Polymer layered silicate nanocomposites have been studied for nearly 50 years, but few
references deal with the importance of how the organoclay was processed into the plastic of …

Polymer nanocomposites have attracted great attention world wide from both academic and
industrial points of view. The material properties of polymers can be enhanced dramatically …

There is a strong drive in industry for packaging solutions that contribute to sustainable
development by targeting a circular economy, which pivots around the recyclability of the …

This is an updated version of the book first published in 1995. The use of particulate fillers in
polymers has a long history, and they continue to play a very important role today. In the …