Probing the role of surface treated montmorillonite on the properties of semi-aromatic polyamide/clay nanocomposites

Semi-aromatic polyamide/organoclay nanocomposites were generated through solution blending technique. Surface modification of the montmorillonite clay was performed with p-amino benzoic acid for ample compatibilization with the polyamide matrix. The polymer chains were produced from the condensation of 4-aminophenyl sulfone with sebacoyl chloride. Interaction between the two phases was established by modifying the polymer chains with amine end...