Process for preparing nanocomposite, composition and article thereof
US6759464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L19/006
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to nanocomposites comprised of a functionalized elastomeric polymer, including oligomers which are elastomeric, which contains a particulate dispersion therein of an intercalated, and at least partially exfoliated, swellable clay, such as for example montmorillonite clay. Said clay may be pre-intercalated and thereafter blended with, or intercalated and at least partially exfoliated in situ within, a functionalized elastomer in an aqueous medium, wherein said functionalized elastomer contains at least one functional group selected from acid, acid-salt, anhydride, and protonated amine-modified epoxy groups. The invention further relates to articles of manufacture, including industrial belts and tires, having at least one component comprised of such nanocomposite where such component may be a coating thereon or other integral component. Such tire component may be, for example, a tire tread, tire sidewall and/or tire innerliner.
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