Research Article

A Novel Approach to Improve the Barrier Properties of PET/Clay Nanocomposites

Table 2

IV values of PET and nanocomposites.

SampleIV (dl/g)

Pure PET
Extruded PET
2.0 wt.% PET/MMT
2.0 wt.% PET/ol-MMT
2.0 wt.% PET/30B
2.0 wt.% PET/ol-30B