Effect of DOP as Dispersion Medium on MMT– nano  Clay in NBR Polymer Matrix

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2014

K. Rajkumar, Prem Ranjan, Lakshmi R . Pillai, P. Thavamani, P. Jeyanthi, P. Pazhanisamy

Dispersed polymer/clay nanocomposites are of great interest because they significantly improve the properties of polymeric materials. However, achieving a good dispersion of nanoclay has been a big challenge. An attempt was made to disperse nanofillers in NBR matrix using DOP]. The mixing was carried out using two roll mill and Rheological properties were studied using Rubber Process Analyzer [RPA]. Physical properties were studied using Zwick-UTM. Barrier properties found significantly improved when DOP used as dispersion media.