Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2002
Source Publication
Polymer Degradation and Stability
Source ISSN
0141-3910
Abstract
Nanocomposites consisting of polymer and clay have been shown to exhibit a significant reduction in flammability and an increase in mechanical properties. This work examines the effect of thermal stability and mechanical properties of nanocomposites prepared from potassium graphite and styrene. Synthesis of nanocomposites was accomplished by using potassium graphite (KC8) as the initiator in the polymerization of styrene. A slight increase in thermal stability is observed but mechanical properties are decreased.
Recommended Citation
Uhl, Fawn Marie and Wilkie, Charles A., "Polystyrene/Graphite Nanocomposites: Effect on Thermal Stability" (2002). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 152.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/152
Comments
Accepted version. Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 76, No. 1 (2002): 111-122. DOI. © 2002 Elsevier B.V. Used with permission.