@inproceedings{8cf504b3b0434500b58c0c2360b05839,
title = "Development and thermo-physical properties of bio-based polymer/clay nanocomposites",
abstract = "Bio-based resin systems obtained as blends of functionalized vegetable oils and petroleum based resins have been found to increase toughness of petroleum based resins and improve their environmental friendliness. Nevertheless, this improvement in toughness generally compromises the stiffness of the resin system. Nano-scale layered silicate (nano-clay) polymer nanocomposites exhibit enhanced mechanical and physical properties at relatively low weight fractions of inclusions. The reported study shows that proper stiffness - toughness balance along with enhancement in many other physical properties can be obtained by incorporating nano-scale layered silicates in bio-blended polymers. Polymer nanocomposites with varying clay contents and varying bio-blend (epoxidized soya bean oil) in unsaturated polyester resins were manufactured. Tensile properties and moisture absorption properties were studied. Fracture surface morphologies and characterization of nanocomposites were performed using electron microscopy. The resulting bio-blended polymer nanocomposites exhibit promising results for use in structural applications.",
author = "Mahmoodul Haq and Rigoberto Burgue{\~n}o and Mohanty, \{Amar K.\} and Manjusri Misra",
year = "2007",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781605607030",
series = "SPE Automotive and Composites Divisions - 7th Annual Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition, ACCE 2007 - Driving Performance and Productivity",
pages = "243--251",
booktitle = "SPE Automotive and Composites Divisions - 7th Annual Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition, ACCE 2007 - Driving Performance and Productivity",
note = "7th Annual Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition, ACCE 2007 - Driving Performance and Productivity ; Conference date: 11-09-2007 Through 13-11-2007",
}