Microwave-assisted <i>in situ</i> ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone in the presence of modified halloysite nanotubes loaded with stannous chloride
Gang Yang, Rui Ma, Shifan Zhang, Ziying Liu, Dexuan Pei, Hongyun Jin, Jiaqi Liu, Wenjie Du
Abstract
ROP of ε-CL to synthesize PCL matrix nanocomposites with modified halloysite nanotubes (PCL-HNTs). The structure, morphology, polymerization, thermal properties and electrochemical performance of products were subsequently investigated. The results show that PCL-HNTs have been successfully synthesized with connected petal-like and porous structures. Compared with PCL, the film-forming and thermal properties of PCL-HNTs have been significantly improved. Moreover, PCL-HNTs have a potential application value in the field of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs).
Topics & Concepts
HalloysiteMaterials scienceCaprolactonePolycaprolactoneChemical engineeringRing-opening polymerizationPolymerizationComposite numberIn situ polymerizationPolymer chemistryPolymerComposite materialEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications