Polymeric nanocomposites: A review

Polymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering

Volumn 43, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 427-443

  Maniar, Ketan Krishnakant ^a  

^a University of Massachusetts   (United States)

Author keywords

Clay; Montmorillonite; Nano; Nanocomposites; Plastics

Indexed keywords

BENDING STRENGTH; CLAY; ELASTIC MODULI; POLYMERS; RESINS; THERMAL EFFECTS;

BARRIER PROPERTIES; HEAT DISTORTION; MODULUS IMPROVEMENT; TRADE-OFFS;

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS;

NANOCOMPOSITE;

EID: 2442434485     PISSN: 03602559     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/PPT-120029972     Document Type: Article

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