Abstract
Nanocomposite fibers based on polypropylene (PP) polymer were prepared with different content of nanofiller. Filaments were spun from an isotactic iPP homopolymer. Montmorillonite modified by N,N-dimethyl-N,N dioctadecylammonium cations was used for preparation of PP nanocomposite fibers. A PP grafted with acrylic acid was added as a coupling agent. Nanocomposite fibers were characterized, i.e., the surface morphology of PP nanocomposite fibers was observed and surface properties were defined by electrokinetic properties determination by zeta potential measurements. For particle distribution observation the plasma etching was involved as a method for sample preparation. The addition of nanoparticles has an impact on ZP value of nanofilled fibers, however, isoelectric point IEP is not significantly influenced by different concentrations of nanofiller.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1276-1281 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Electrokinetic properties
- Fibers
- Nanocomposites
- Plasma etching
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry