Paul D.R. – TechConnect Briefs

Polymer Nanocomposites from Functionalized Polyolefins

Paul D.R., University of Texas at Austin, US

Polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites formed from the organically modified clay mineral montmorillonite and related materials have attracted a great deal of technological and scientific interest in the past decade. These composites offer the promise of greatly [...]

Thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites: effect of organoclay structure and hard segment concentration on morphology and properties

Chavarria F., Paul D.R., The University of Texas at Austin and Texas Materials Institute, US

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites were prepared by melt processing using a twin screw extruder. The effects of organoclay structure and hard segment concentration of the TPU matrix on mechanical properties and morphology of the nanocomposites [...]