Effect of Organo‐Modified Montmorillonite on the Morphology and Properties of SEBS/TPU Nanocomposites

In this study, novel polystyrene‐b‐poly(ethylene‐butylene)‐b‐polystyrene (SEBS)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/organo‐modified montmorillonites (OMMT) nanocomposites were prepared by melt mixing. Three different organo‐modified montmorillonites, DK2, DK3, and DK4 (listed in descending order of hydrophilicity) were selected. The compatibilizing and reinforcing effects of OMMT on the structure, morphology, thermal stability, mechanical and...