in this study, the effect of nanoclay particles content on the physical properties and flammability of composite made of high density polyethylene and wood flour was investigated. for this aim, wood flour was combined with hdpe at 50% by weight, and nanoclay was used in 0, 2, 4 and 6%, also 2% of mape as the coupling agent was used in all formulations. the samples were made in injection molding...

Title of Document: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF NANOCOMPOSITES CONTAINING ANISOTROPIC NANOPARTICLES Bani Hans Cipriano, Doctor of Philosophy, 2007 Directed By: Professor Srinivasa R. Raghavan, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering This dissertation deals with polymeric materials containing dispersed anisotropic nanoparticles such as nanotubes, nanofibers, and nanoplatelets. Such po...

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