The Intercalation Effect of Ammonium Modifiers on BR/Organoclay Nanocomposites Prepared by Solution Technique

There have been many researches about the nanocomposites based on polybutadiene and organoclay by different techniques [1]. But more investigation shall be focused onsolution technique due to its compability with BR solution commercial processes [2]. There are evidences indicate thatthe effect of aliphatic length of modifier is hindered by interaction or hydrogen bonding of solvent or oxygen groups on clay surface with modifier [3]. In this study the effect ofmodifying pristine clay with benzyl dimethyl lauryl ammonium chloride and lauryl ammonium chloride onintercalation of silicate layers in polybutadiene by solutiontechnique is investigated and compared to nanocomposite produced using commercial Cloisite 15A nanoclay