Preparation of ZnO/Nylon 6/6 nanocomposites, their characterization and application in dye decolorization

Nylon 6/6 and ZnO/nylon 6/6 nanocomposite films were prepared by solvent casting method. Morphological study displayed that ZnO NPs are better dispersed in nylon 6/6. However, some agglomerations were found by the incorporation of high quantities of fillers. The thermal stabilities of neat nylon 6/6 films decreased by addition of nanoparticles (NPs). DSC study shows that the NPs slow down the crystallization rate of neat polymer matrix. POM of...