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Application of thermal analysis methods for characterization of polymer/montmorillonite nanocomposites

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Thermal analysis is a useful tool for investigating the properties of polymer/clay nanocomposites and mechanisms of improvement of thermal properties. This review work presents examples of applications of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry (MT-DSC), dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMA), thermal mechanical analysis (TMA), thermogravimeric analysis (TG) and thermoanalytical methods i.e. TG coupled with Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR) and mass spectroscopy (TG-MS) in characterization of nanocomposite materials. Complex behavior of different polymeric matrices upon modification with montmorillonite is briefly discussed.

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Leszczynska, A., Pielichowski, K. Application of thermal analysis methods for characterization of polymer/montmorillonite nanocomposites. J Therm Anal Calorim 93, 677–687 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-008-9128-6

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