Research Article

Enhancement of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(L-lactide) Nanocomposites Filled with Synthetic Layered Compounds

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X-ray diffraction patterns: (a) palmitic acid, (b) Zn/Al palmitate, (c) zinc hydroxide nitrate (ZHN), and (d) zinc hydroxide nitrate intercalated by the anion palmitate (LHS (palmitate)).