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