In this research effect of nanoclay content on short
term water absorption and swelling of nano composites
made by poplar flour and recycled polystyrene
were investigated. Composite samples were produced
by injection moulding method. 0,3 and 6 % nanoclay
with 3 % MAPP were mixed to produce nanocomposites.
Nano composite samples were soaked at distilled water
and 2 and 24 hours water absorption and swelling
were measured according to DIN standard. Results
showed that by increasing nanoclay content, water
absorption and swelling of nanocomposites were decreased.
Scanning electron microscopy pictures
showed that by adding more nanoclay to composites,
adhesion between fibers and polymer matrix has improved
and voids and hollows decreased.
