Experimental study and modeling of flow behavior and orientation kinetics of layered silicate/polypropylene nanocomposites in start-up of shear flows

International Polymer Processing

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 110-118

  Rajabian, M ^a   Naderi, G ^a   Beheshty, M H ^a   Lafleur, P G ^b   Dubois, C ^b   Carreau, P J ^b  

^a IRAN POLYMER AND PETROCHEMICAL INSTITUTE   (Iran)

^b ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

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EID: 41049100714     PISSN: 0930777X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3139/217.2101     Document Type: Article

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