Research Article

A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding

Table 2

Properties of nanoclay particles.

Cloisite 11BCloisite 15ACloisite 30B

D-spacing18.4 Å31.5 Å18.5 Å
Density1.9–2.1 g/cc1.66 g/cc1.98 g/cc
Surface treatmentBenzy (hydrogenated tallow alkyl) dimethyl, salts with bentoniteBis (hydrogenated tallow alkyl) dimethyl, salt with bentoniteAlkyl quaternary ammonium bentonite