Research Article

A Novel and Facile Nanoclay Aerogel Masterbatch toward Exfoliated Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites through a Melt-Mixing Process

Table 3

Density and MFI results of nanoclay aerogel masterbatches.

SampleDensity (g·cm−3)MFI (g/10 min; 200°C, 5.0 kg load)

Pure nanoclay aerogel0.082 ± 0.002
Aerogel_550.108 ± 0.0060.55 ± 0.04
Aerogel_610.115 ± 0.0030.51 ± 0.04
Aerogel_670.122 ± 0.0040.48 ± 0.02