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. 2012 May 28;7(2):65–70.

Table 1. Mechanical Properties of OMMT/SR Nanobiocomposites With Different Loading Percentages.

  Properties
Nanobiocomposites Tensile strength (MPa a) Tensile modulus (MPa a) modulus at 100% Elongation modulus at 300% Elongation
SR a 16.65 ± 0.43 10.02 ± 0.46 10.33 ± 0.29 16.24 ± 0.02
SR/OMMT a 1% 17.12 ± 0.98 10.21 ± 0.05 10.46 ± 0.12 16.48 ± 0.25
SR/OMMT a 2% 17.34 ± 0.35 10.38 ± 0.88 10.55 ± 0.99 16.77 ± 0.39
SR/OMMT a 3% 18.67 ± 0.59 10.96 ± 0.14 11.10 ± 0.81 17.24 ± 0.52

aAbbreviations: MPa: Mega Pascal; SR: Silicone Rubber; OMMT: Organo-Modified Montmorillonite Nanoclay