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Flammability and Thermophysical Characterization of Thermoplastic Elastomer Nanocomposites

Authors: D. Marchant; J. H. Koo; R. L. Blanski; E. H. Webber; P. N. Ruth; ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND CONSULTING INC(ERC INC) EDWARDS AFB CA
Abstract:
The introduction of inorganic nanomaterials as additives into polymer systems has resulted in polymer nanostructured materials exhibiting multifunctional, high performance polymer characteristics beyond what traditional polymer composites possess. Selective thermoplastic elastomers have been used with montmorillonite organoclays, POSS(registered), carbon nanofibers to develop a flame resistant material. Thermal and flammability properties of these polymer nanocomposites will be presented.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Conference paper
Pages: 38
Report Date: AUG 2004
Contract Number: F04611-99-C-0025
Report Number: A540824
Keywords relating to this report:
*FLAMMABILITY
*NANOSTRUCTURES
*THERMAL PROPERTIES
*THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
MONTMORILLONITE
POLYMERS
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