Influence of the Solidification Process on the Mechanical Properties of Solid-State Drawn PCL/Sepiolite Nanocomposite Tapes

In this research, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) was melt-mixed with sepiolite nanoclays in a twin-screw extruder. In a subsequent step, the extruded films were drawn in the solid state to highly oriented nanocomposite films or tapes. A twin-screw extruder equipped with a Sultzer mixer for improved mixi...

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Main Authors: Maria Eriksson, Han Goossens, Ton Peijs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/8/11/70