Electrokinetic properties of polypropylene-layered silicate Nanocomposite fibers

Majda Sfiligoj Smole, Kristina Stakne, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Manja Kurecic, Marjan Bele, Diana Gregor-Svetec, Volker Ribitsch

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1276-1281
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume113
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jul 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrokinetic properties
  • Fibers
  • Nanocomposites
  • Plasma etching

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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