Manufacturing inorganic polymer hybrids
AssigneeSunoco, Inc.
InventorsThomas S. Brima, Masaki Fujii, Seyhun Kim, George R. Gallaher, Jr., Edwin B. Townsend, IV, Kimberly M. McLoughlin
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Abstract
Method of manufacturing inorganic polymer hybrids with improved mechanical properties and even dispersion of the inorganic material in the hybrids. Nanoscale exfoliation of inorganic materials having layered structures is induced, and said inorganic materials are combined with an emulsion comprising one or more molten polymers. The method provides nanoscale dispersion of inorganic material throughout the emulsion of one or more polymers without the use of compatibilizers.
Claims22
A method of making a nanocomposite, said method comprising:
- providing an amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite having a layered structure when in a dry state;
- providing an emulsion of at least one molten polymer;
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- combining said amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite in a dry state with said emulsion comprising at least one molten polymer to make said nanocomposite such that nanoscale exfoliation of said amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite is established and maintained.
A method of making a nanocomposite, said method comprising:
- providing an amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite, said amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite having a layered structure when in a dry state;
- adding said amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite to a solvent to form a suspension, slurry or paste to induce exfoliation of said amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite;
- providing an emulsion of at least one molten polymer, and
- combining said exfoliated amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite with said emulsion comprising at least one molten polymer to make said nanocomposite such that nanoscale exfoliation of said exfoliated amino acid intercalated hydrotalcite is maintained.
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