Preparation and Characterization of the Inorganic-Polyvinyl Alcohol Layered Nanocomposites

Abstract

This work focused on the preparation of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/inorganic composites. Montmorillonite (MMT) and organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) were used as the inorganic compounds. PVA/MMT and PVA/OMMT nanocomposites were prepared by solvent solution method. The morphology and interlayer spacing of the composites were characterized. Furthermore, the reaction mechanism between these Montmorillonites (MMT) and PVA was suggested that the hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions contribute to the preparation.