Biomedical subjects

Suprakas Sinha Ray

Publications and source records attributed to Suprakas Sinha Ray.

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PubMed2006

Intercalation/Exfoliation mechanism of hybrid formation in polypropylene/lamellar mesostructured silica nanocomposites.

Understanding the optimal processing conditions for the fabrication of polymer nanocomposites is of fundamental importance in designing materials with balance of properties. To understand these conditions in the case of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (PP-g-MA)/layered mesostructured silica (LMS) nanocomposites, the effect of temperature, shear rate, and residence time during processing on the structure of the nanocomposites were studied. The results showed that the combination of temperature, residence time, and mechanical shears have strong effect on the structure of the nanocomposites, rather than just interfacial interactions between the polymer matrix and silicate layers. However, interfacial interactions between the polymer matrix and silicate layers primarily play an important role to the intercalation of polymer chains into the silicate galleries. On the basis of our experimental results, a first explanation of the formulation mechanism of PP-g-MA/LMS nanocomposites is proposed. Finally, a general concept of processing conditions for manufacturing of polymer nanocomposites by melt-compounding process in a batch-mixer is described.

Nanotechnology↗

PubMed2006

Polyethylene/clay nanocomposites prepared by polymerization compounding method.

A new technique for the preparation of high density polyethylene/clay nanocomposite, "polymerization compounding," is reported. This technique was based on the chemical anchoring of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst on organically modified clay surface containing an ammonium cation bearing primary hydroxyl groups. The polymerization of ethylene was initiated after adequate activation and the growing polyethylene chains are directly adsorbed on to the clay surface through the hydroxyl-functionalized surfactant. Finally, the nanocomposite was prepared by diluting polyethylene adsorbed clay in the high density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix using a batch mixer at 180 degrees C. The as-synthesized nanocomposite was typically characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) that revealed the formation of intercalated nanocomposite. Tensile property measurements exhibit substantial increase in stiffness (approximately 50%) and strength (approximately 20%) of nanocomposite as compared to that of neat HDPE. Dynamic mechanical analysis under molten state revealed 25% increase in storage modulus when compared to that of neat HDPE.

Aluminum Silicates↗

PubMed2006

Dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) matrix.

This communication describes the preparation, characterization and properties of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanocomposite. Nanocomposite was prepared by melt-blending in a batch mixer and the amount of MWCNTs loading was 3 wt%. State of dispersion-distribution of the MWCNTs in the PBS matrix was examined by scanning and transmission electron microscopic observations that revealed homogeneous distribution of stacked MWCNTs in PBS matrix. The investigation of the thermomechanical behavior was performed by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis. Results demonstrated substantial enhancement in the mechanical properties of PBS, for example, at room temperature, storage flexural modulus increased from 0.64 GPa for pure PBS to 1.2 GPa for the nanocomposite, an increase of about 88% in the value of the elastic modulus. The tensile modulus and thermal stability of PBS were moderately improved after nanocomposite preparation with 3 wt% of MWCNTs, while electrical conductivity of neat PBS dramatically increased after nanocomposite formation. For example, the in plane conductivity increased from 5.8 x 10(-9) S/cm for neat PBS to 4.4 x 10(-3) for nanocomposite, an increase of 10(6) fold in value of the electrical conductivity.

Biodegradation, Environmental↗

PubMed2003

Biodegradable polylactide/montmorillonite nanocomposites.

Our continuing research on the preparation, characterization, materials properties, and biodegradability of polylactide (PLA)/organically modified layered silicate (OMLS) nanocomposites has yielded results on PLA/montmorillonite nanocomposites. Montmorillonite (mmt) modified with dimethyldioctadecylammonium cation was used as an OMLS for nanocomposite preparation. The internal structure of nanocomposites on the nanometer scale was established with the use of wide-angle X-ray diffraction patterns and transmission electron micrographic observation. All nanocomposites exhibited significant improvement in crystallization behavior, mechanical properties, flexural properties, heat distortion temperature, and O2 gas permeability when compared with pure PLA.

Absorbable Implants↗

PubMed2002

New poly(butylene succinate)/layered silicate nanocomposites: preparation and mechanical properties.

New poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)/layered silicate nanocomposites have been successfully prepared by simple melt extrusion of PBS and octadecylammonium modified montmorillonite (C18-mmt) at 150 degrees C. The d-spacing of both C18-mmt and intercalated nanocomposites was investigated by wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis. Bright-field transmission electron microscopic study showed several stacked silicate layers with random orientation in the PBS matrix. The intercalated nanocomposites exhibited remarkable improvement of mechanical properties in both solid and melt states as compared with that of PBS matrix without clay.

Bentonite↗