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Journal of Materials Science
Published in: Journal of Materials Science 24/2015

01-12-2015 | Original Paper

Roles of in situ surface modification in controlling the growth and crystallization of CaCO3 nanoparticles, and their dispersion in polymeric materials

Authors: Ahmed Barhoum, Luk Van Lokeren, Hubert Rahier, Alain Dufresne, Guy Van Assche

Published in: Journal of Materials Science | Issue 24/2015

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Abstract

The in situ surface modification of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and its influence on the size, morphology, and particle surface properties is increasingly receiving attention. Control of the size and morphology and perfect dispersion of inorganic NPs in polymer matrices fabricates soft materials with unique optical, electrical, magnetic, gas barrier, self-healing, and thermal and mechanical properties. This study explores the strategy of the in situ modification of inorganic NPs (CaCO3) with cationic and anionic surfactants and the role of in situ modification on the dispersion of these NPs in thermoplastic polymers (poly ε-caprolactone, PCL). The surfactants having an appropriate polar head with a high charge density bind onto the crystal’s nuclei, protect them against extensive aggregation, and consequently control the size, morphology, and surface properties of the produced NPs. This permits formulation of hybrid materials with enhanced thermal stability and tensile modulus and with a marked increase of the crystallization rate.
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Metadata
Title
Roles of in situ surface modification in controlling the growth and crystallization of CaCO3 nanoparticles, and their dispersion in polymeric materials
Authors
Ahmed Barhoum
Luk Van Lokeren
Hubert Rahier
Alain Dufresne
Guy Van Assche
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Materials Science / Issue 24/2015
Print ISSN: 0022-2461
Electronic ISSN: 1573-4803
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-015-9327-z

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