Preparation and Properties of Metallocene-catalyzed PE/Starch Nanocomposites: Role of Nanocompatibilizer

References

Aphiwantrakul, S., et al., “Role of the Cation-exchange Capacity in the Formation of Polystyrene-clay Nanocomposites by in situ Intercalative Polymerization”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 95, 785 (2005)10.1002/app.21195Search in Google Scholar

Arvanitoyannis, I., et al., “Biodegradable Films Made from Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), Rice Starch and Potato Starch for Food Packaging Applications: Part 1”, Carbohydr. Polym., 36, 89 (1998)10.1016/S0144-8617(98)00016-2Search in Google Scholar

Bharadwaj, R. K., “Modeling the Barrier Properties of Polymer-layered Silicate Nanocomposites”, Macromolecules, 34, 9189 (2001)10.1021/ma010780bSearch in Google Scholar

Bikiaris, D., Panayiotou, C., “LDPE/starch Blends Compatibilized with PE-g-MA Copolymers”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 70, 1503 (1998)10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19981121)70:8<1503::AID-APP9>3.0.CO;2-#Search in Google Scholar

Bikiaris, D., et al., “Effect of EAA and Starch on the Thermooxidative Degradation of LDPE”, Polym. Dgrad. Stab., 56, 1 (1997)10.1016/S0141-3910(96)00193-0Search in Google Scholar

Chandra, R., Rustgi, R., “Biodegradation of Maleated Linear Low-density Polyethylene and Starch Blends”, Polym. Degrad. Stab., 56, 185 (1997)10.1016/S0141-3910(96)00212-1Search in Google Scholar

Chen, G.-X., et al., “Poly(butylene succinate)/twice Functionalized Organoclay Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Properties”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 98, 1727 (2005)10.1002/app.22264Search in Google Scholar

Chiu, F.-C., et al., “Investigation on the Polyamide 6/organoclay Nanocomposites with or without a Maleated Polyolefin Elastomer as a Toughener”, Polymer, 46, 11600 (2005)10.1016/j.polymer.2005.09.077Search in Google Scholar

Chow, W. S., et al., “Compatibilizing Effect of Maleated Polypropylene on the Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Injection Molded Polyamide 6/polypropylene/organoclay Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 44, 7427 (2003)10.1016/j.polymer.2003.09.006Search in Google Scholar

Eastwood, E., et al., “Methods to Improve the Properties of Polymer Mixtures: Optimizing Intermolecular Interactions and Compatibilization”, Polymer, 46, 3957 (2005)10.1016/j.polymer.2005.02.073Search in Google Scholar

Feng, M., et al., “The b-crystalline Form of Isotactic Polypropylene in Blends of Isotactic Polypropylene and Polyamide-6/clay Nanocomposites”, J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys., 42, 3428 (2004)10.1002/polb.20214Search in Google Scholar

Gahleitner, M., et al., “Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/polyamide 6 Nanocomposites Prepared by a Two-step Melt-compounding Process”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 100, 283 (2006)10.1002/app.23102Search in Google Scholar

Griffin, G. J. L., “Biodegradable Fillers in Thermoplastics”, ACS Advances in Chemistry; Series No.134 (1975)10.1021/ba-1974-0134.ch016Search in Google Scholar

Hasegawa, N., et al., “Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene-clay Hybrids Using a Maleic anhydride-modified Polypropylene Oligomer”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 67, 87 (1998)10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19980103)67:1<87::AID-APP10>3.0.CO;2-2Search in Google Scholar

Hotta, S., Paul, D. R., “Nanocomposites Formed From Linear Low Density Polyethylene and Organoclays”, Polymer, 45, 7639 (2004)10.1016/j.polymer.2004.08.059Search in Google Scholar

Huang, M., Yu, J., “Structure and Properties of Thermoplastic Corn starch/montmorillonite Biodegradable Composites”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 99, 170 (2006)10.1002/app.22046Search in Google Scholar

Innocentini-Mei, L. H., et al., “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Blends with Starch and Starch Derivatives”, Macromol. Symp., 197, 77 (2003)10.1002/masy.200350708Search in Google Scholar

Jimenez, G., et al., “Structure and Thermal/mechanical Properties of Poly (∊-caprolactone)-clay Blend”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 2211 (1997)10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19970613)64:11<2211::AID-APP17>3.0.CO;2-6Search in Google Scholar

Kato, M., et al., “Synthesis of Polypropylene Oligomer – clay Intercalation Compounds”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 66, 1781 (1997)10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19971128)66:9<1781::AID-APP17>3.0.CO;2-YSearch in Google Scholar

Ke, T., Sun, X., “Effects of Moisture Content and Heat Treatment on the Physical Properties of Starch and Poly(lactic acid) Blends”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 81, 3069 (2001)10.1002/app.1758Search in Google Scholar

Kojima, Y., et al., “Synthesis of Nylon 6-clay Hybrid by Montmorillonite Intercalated with e-Caprolactam”, J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Chem., 31, 983 (1993)10.1002/pola.1993.080310418Search in Google Scholar

Kweon, D.-K., et al., “Starch-g-polycaprolactone Copolymerization Using Diisocyanate Intermediates and Thermal Characteristics of the Copolymers”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 78, 986 (2000)10.1002/1097-4628(20001031)78:5<986::AID-APP70>3.0.CO;2-TSearch in Google Scholar

Lai, S.-M., et al., “Preparation and Properties of Biodegradable poly-(butylene succinate)/starch Blends”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 97, 257 (2005a)10.1002/app.21679Search in Google Scholar

Lai, S.-M., et al., “The Preparation and Properties of Compatibilized Nylon 6/ABS Blends Using Functionalized Polybutadiene, I: Impact Properties”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 45, 1461 (2005b)10.1002/pen.20428Search in Google Scholar

Lai, S.-M., et al., “Preparation and Properties of Biodegradable Thermoplastic starch/poly(hydroxy butyrate) Blends”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 100, 2371 (2006a)10.1002/app.23085Search in Google Scholar

Lai, S.-M., et al., “Properties and Preparation of Compatibilized Nylon 6 nanocomposites/ABS Blends Using Functionalized Metallocene Polyolefin Elastomer. I. Impact Properties”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 100, 1364 (2006b)10.1002/app.23630Search in Google Scholar

Lai, S.-M., Li, H.-C., “Properties and Preparation of Compatibilized Nylon 6 Nanocomposites/ABS Blends: Part II-physical and thermal properties”, Eur. Polym. J., 43, 1660 (2007)10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2007.02.009Search in Google Scholar

Lai, S.-M., Ti, K.-T., “Preparation and Properties of Metallocene-catalyzed Polyethylene/thermoplastic starch Nanocomposites: Role of Nanocompatibilizer”, (in preparation, 2007)10.3139/217.2051Search in Google Scholar

Liao, H.-T., Wu, C.-S., “Synthesis and Characterization of Polyethylene-octene elastomer/clay/biodegradable Starch Nanocomposites”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 97, 397 (2005)10.1002/app.21763Search in Google Scholar

Liu, X., et al., “Phase Transition in Polyamide-66/montmorillonite Nanocomposites on Annealing”, J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys., 41, 63 (2002)10.1002/polb.10358Search in Google Scholar

Mani, R., Bhattacharya, M., “Properties of Injection Molded Blends of Starch and Modified Biodegradable Polyesters”, Eur. Polym. J., 37, 515 (2001)10.1016/S0014-3057(00)00155-5Search in Google Scholar

Nair, S. S., Ramesh, C., “Studies on the Crystallization Behavior of Nylon-6 in the Presence of Layered Silicates Using Variable Temperature WAXS and FTIR”, Macromolecules, 38, 454 (2005)10.1021/ma048860dSearch in Google Scholar

Nielsen, L. E., Landel, R. F.: Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Composites, 2^nd Edition, Marcel Dekker, New York (1994)Search in Google Scholar

Osman, M. A., et al., “Tensile Properties of Polyethylene-layered Silicate Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 46, 1653 (2005)10.1016/j.polymer.2004.11.112Search in Google Scholar

Park, J. W., et al., “Biodegradable Polymer Blends of Poly(L-lactic acid) and Gelatinized Starch”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 2539 (2000)10.1002/pen.11384Search in Google Scholar

Park, H. M., et al., “Preparation and Properties of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch/clay hybrids”, Macromol. Mater. Eng., 287, 553 (2002)10.1002/1439-2054(20020801)287:8<553::AID-MAME553>3.0.CO;2-3Search in Google Scholar

Park, H. M., et al., “Environmentally Friendly Polymer Hybrids: Part I Mechanical, Thermal, and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic starch/clay Nanocomposites”, J. Mater. Sci., 38, 909 (2003)10.1023/A:1022308705231Search in Google Scholar

Park, H. M., et al., “‘Green’ Nanocomposites from Cellulose Acetate Bioplastic and Clay: Effect of Eco-friendly Triethyl Citrate Plasticizer”, Biomacromolecules, 5, 2281 (2004)10.1021/bm049690fSearch in Google Scholar

Pukanszky, B., “Interfaces and Interphases in Multicomponent Materials: Past, Present, Future”, Europ. Polym. J., 41, 645 (2005)10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2004.10.035Search in Google Scholar

Sinha, R. S., et al., “Structure-property Relationship in Biodegradable Poly(butylene succinate)/layered Silicate Nanocomposites”, Macromolecules, 36, 2355 (2003)10.1021/ma021728ySearch in Google Scholar

Szazdi, L., et al., “Quantitative Estimation of the Reinforcing Effect of Layered Silicates in PP Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 47, 4638 (2006)10.1016/j.polymer.2006.04.053Search in Google Scholar

Tang, Y., et al., “Investigation on Polypropylene and Polyamide-6 Alloys/montmorillonite Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 45, 5317 (2004)10.1016/j.polymer.2004.03.090Search in Google Scholar

Usuki, A., et al., “Synthesis of Polypropylene-clay Hybrid”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 63, 137 (1997)10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19970103)63:1<137::AID-APP15>3.0.CO;2-2Search in Google Scholar

Usuki, A., et al., “Synthesis of Nylon 6-clay Hybrid”, J. Mater. Res., 8, 1179 (1993)10.1557/JMR.1993.1179Search in Google Scholar

Vaia, R. A., et al., “Kinetics of Polymer Melt Intercalation”, Macromolecules, 28, 8080 (1995)10.1021/ma00128a016Search in Google Scholar

Whistler, R. L., et al.: Starch: Chemistry and Technology, 2^nd Edition, Academic Press, San Diego (1984)Search in Google Scholar