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Polymer-clay nanocomposite and process for preparing the same

US8598261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1379
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for producing a nanocomposite of a halogenated elastomer and an inorganic, exfoliated clay includes the in-situ protonation of a modifier, which may be an alkylamine, arylamine or an alkylarylamine. This process can be integrated with a polymer halogenation process. The nanocomposite so formed has improved air barrier properties and is suitable for use as a tire innerliner or innertube.

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