Affiliation:
1. Deutsches Textilforschungszentrum, Nord-West e.V., Institute at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Krefeld, Germany
Abstract
A research project explored the possibilities of modifying coating polymers with clay minerals, in particular with organoclays or nanoclays. The investigations covered a number of types of polymers that are used for coating textile materials. The project also examined ways of optimising the properties of coatings by varying the formulations and by incorporating phyllosilicates. Particular attention was paid to improving the mechanical properties, barrier properties, flame resistance, thermal stability or ageing resistance. As well as simply characterising such changes, the study assessed the extent to which the coating polymers can be filled as homogeneously as possible with the sheet silicates and whether intercalation or exfoliation of the silicates is observed.