Mechanism of reinforcement in a nanoclay/polymer composite

Using organomodified montmorillonite (MMT) (commonly called “Nanoclay”) to reinforce polymer-based composites have raised much attention to academic and industrial sectors due to the addition of small amount of nanoclay could substantially enhance the mechanical properties of pristine polymers. However, most of the works done previously have neglected to comprehensively study the basic reinforcing mechanism of the composites, particular the...