The relationship of structure, thermal and water vapor permeability barrier properties of poly(butylene succinate)/organomodified beidellite clay bionanocomposites prepared by <i>in situ</i> polycondensation
Mohamed Ilsouk, Mustapha Raihane, B. Rhouta, Remo Merijs‐Meri, Jānis Zicāns, Jana Vecstaudža, Mohammed Lahcini
Abstract
). X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results showed that 3CTA-BDT was likely exfoliated and well dispersed in PBS matrix. Thermal properties (TGA, DSC and thermal conductivity), contact angle measurements and water vapor sorption behavior of the corresponding nanocomposites were also discussed. Compared to pure PBS, a significant reduction of the diffusion coefficient and the water vapor permeability (WVP) by 44 and 37%, respectively, was observed by adding only 5 wt% of 3CTA-BDT. These results could make these bionanocomposites suitable materials for food packaging application.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceIn situPolymer chemistryPolybutylene succinateChemical engineeringPermeability (electromagnetism)Condensation polymerComposite materialPolymer scienceChemistryPolymerMembraneOrganic chemistryEngineeringBiochemistryPolymer Nanocomposites and Propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation