The production of polymer nanocomposites with natural clays as reinforcement has been
thoroughly researched for many researchers. The authors always have been seeking for …

Polymeric plastic materials have revolutionized industry due to characteristics such as
lightness and versatility. However, its large-scale production and consumption has …

Active packaging incorporated with natural extracts is a promising technology to extend shelf
life of perishable food. Therefore, this study aimed to produce a bionanocomposite based on …

Chemical modification of clays is possible due to their ion-exchange and adsorption
capacities, which allows the adjustment of the physicochemical properties of the surfaces of …

Passion fruit mesocarp flour (MF) is a material of low-cost, because it can be produced from
industrial processing of juices. The aim of this study was to develop flexible films based on …

The aim of this work was to evaluate the physical properties of bionanocomposites based on
chitosan (Ch) reinforced with different commercial nanoclays and further incorporated with …

Enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEF) are an important subject for sustainable materials. It is
fundamental for the released nutrient and biodegradation in the soil to have synergy to …

Clay-armored polymer particles were prepared by emulsion polymerization in the presence
of Laponite platelets that adsorb at the surface of latex particles and act as stabilizers during …

Unsaturated polyester resins are widely used in the automotive, construction and naval
industries. To further widen their application, they may be combined with clay minerals …

Naturally occurring smectite clays have been expanded by a surfactant (
cetyltrimethylammonium) and a cosurfactant (dodecylamine), which were then used in …