Patent ID: 7605205
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: B60C,B82Y,C08J,C08K,C08L

Abstract:
1. A process for preparing a nanocomposite composition, comprising: a) contacting a multifunctional intercalant comprising a cationic moiety separated from an anionic moiety by at least 1 carbon atom and an intercalation modifier with a clay at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to produce an at least partially intercalated clay; b) dissolving at least a portion of a functionalized interpolymer in a solvent to produce a functionalized interpolymer mixture wherein the functionalized interpolymer comprises C c) contacting the at least partially intercalated clay with the functionalized interpolymer mixture at a temperature, and for a period of time sufficient to produce the nanocomposite composition.