This study examines the aggregation/agglomeration of layered clay in polymer
nanocomposites and discusses their influences on nanoparticle characteristics and …

A two-step technique based on micromechanical models is suggested to determine the
influence of aggregated/agglomerated nanoparticles on Young's modulus of polymer …

Abstract The Hui-Shia model, which considers the complete stress transfer between polymer
matrix and particles (perfect interfacial adhesion), overpredicts the Young's modulus of …

In the present paper, a multistep technique for prediction of Young's modulus in polymer/clay
nanocomposites (PCN) is developed considering the intercalation/exfoliation of clay layers …

This work investigates the effects of incomplete interfacial adhesion between polymer and
nanoparticles on the predicted tensile modulus of clay/polymer nanocomposites (CPNs) …

In this article, a new and simple approach is presented for calculation of material and
interfacial/interphase properties in clay/polymer nanocomposites (CPN) by the experimental …

Abstract The Hashin-Shtrikman model underpredicts the bulk, shear and Young's moduli of
the prepared clay/CaCO 3/PP ternary polymer nanocomposite (TPN) by ignoring the …

In this article, a model for tensile strength of polymer/clay nanocomposites (PCN) is
suggested assuming perfect and imperfect interfacial adhesion between the polymer matrix …

A novel functional polyamide containing azo, azomethine groups and pyridine ring was
synthesized using a novel azomethine based dicarboxylic acid by direct polycondensation …

A new ternary nanocomposite system containing polylactic acid, an organoclay and a
hydrogel was designed and prepared by solution casting method. The hydrogel was …