A polycarbonate-based nanohybrid has been created containing 1 wt% of Bentone 2010, an organically modified montmorillonite. A micro-section on the nanohybrid obtained using focused ion beam (FIB) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was employed to observe the orientation of the nanoclay inside a polycarbonate (PC) matrix in the cross-section FIB-milled face. A micro-scratch...

A novel fabrication of polymer composite fibers using polycaprolactone (PCL), montmorillonite nanoclay (MMT-Clay), and nano-hydroxyapatite-clay (HAP MMT-Clay) is reported for bone tissue engineering applications. Using a pressurized gyration (PG) setup, (PCL) incorporated with in situ mineralized HAP MMT-Clay were investigated. the method, we able to successfully manufacture HAP-nanoclay-PCL fi...

the present article reports on the application of modified organo nanoclay as a green, easily prepared and stable solid sorbent for the preconcentration of trace cobalt ion in aqueous solution. the organo nanoclay was modified by adsorption of 5-(4-dimethyl amino-benzylidene) rhodanin reagent onto it. the sorption of co2+ ions was quantitative in the ph range of 7.0 to 8.5, whereas quantitative...

The core-shell structure in oriented cylindrical rods of polypropylene (PP) and nanoclay composites (NCs) from PP and montmorillonite (MMT) is studied by microbeam small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS). The structure of neat PP is almost homogeneous across the rod showing regular semicrystalline stacks. In the NCs the discrete SAXS of arranged crystalline PP domains is limited to a skin zone of 3...

Utilising wheat straw reinforced OPC-free composites in the construction industry requires efficient, eco-friendly pre-treatment coupled with surface functionalisation methods to turn it into a high-performance material. Herein, alkali-activated material (AAM) was used as an matrix, while hybrid and functionalisations were applied mitigate quality deficiencies of improve its compatibility low-c...

Foam composite panels made from hybrid fillers are materials developed to have low density with high mechanical properties. This work focuses on improving the properties of epoxy-based foam hybridized by combining hollow glass microspheres (HGM) and nanoclay. The HGM content was varied 1 wt.% 3 in composites panel, while nanoclay 5 each HGM-filled series these were fabricated using a convention...

research in nanotechnology in the petroleum industry is advancing rapidly and an enormous progress in the application of nanotechnology in this area is to be expected. in particular, adding nanoparticles to fluids may drastically benefit enhanced oil recovery and improve well drilling, by changing the properties of the fluid, rocks wettability alteration, advanced drag reduction, strengthening ...

the aim of this work is to probe the influence of nanoclay and turmeric spends content on microcrystalline of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites. a series of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites have been fabricated with varying amounts of ts viz., 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 % w/w along with 2% nanoclay. the microcrystalline parameters such as crystallite size and lattice strain of vinyl ester hybrid na...