mica

Spontaneous Polymerization of 4-Vinylpyridine Monomer on Micron-Sized Mica Platelets

In this study, we reported the spontaneous polymerization of two composite materials based on P4VP and mica at two different ratios, 4VP/mica/R=5 and 4VP/mica/R=10, noted as P4VP5@mica and P4VP10@mica, respectively. The obtained composites were characterized using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The polymerized P4VP on the inorganic surface has potential interest for the modification of the interfacial properties of the mica.

Using of silicate materials for sewage sorption treatment from heavy metals

The article presents the research results of using different types of silicate minerals, their modified forms for sewage sorption treatment. Their physical and chemical properties, the mechanisms of action and sorption efficiency of the widespread natural minerals are characterized in this paper.

TPU/Mica Composites Prepared in Torque Rheometer: Processability, Mechanical Properties and Morphology

This work is concerned with the preparation of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU) composites with mica, and their characterization as for processability, mechanical and thermal properties and morphology behavior. The amount of added mica varied from 0 to 20 phr and the results showed few interactions between mica and the polymer matrix. Processability is facilitated by the increasing amount of mica but TPU upon strain crystallizability, as well as Tg, decrease with the increase in mica content.