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Nano Particle Reinforced Polymer T echnology

Nano Reinforced Compounds: Defined Addition of nano particle to polymer matrix Nano particle: one dimension <nanometer High Aspect (length/thickness) Ratio Confidential

Aspect Ratio Length : Thickness ratio Effectiveness of reinforcement in polymer matrix How much stress transferred to fibers or platelets  aspect ratio reinforcement =  increase in strength Nano Clay < 1nm thick Aspect Ratio: 300:1 – 1500:1 Confidential

Why Nano Compounds? Low Filler Loadings Required Improves rigidity (‘catheter pushability ’) Preserves elongation of polymer Preserves surface finish Light weight blend Unique particle/shape Improves barrier properties Non-organic = improves thermo-mechanicals Char forming = flame retardance Nucleating = improves processing time Confidential

Nano Clay Clay Platelets Held by Electrostatic Forces Negative Surface Charge Nano Clay is Difficult to Mix in Polymers Confidential

T win Screw Compounding Dry form: nano clay clusters or aggregates Exfoliation exposes surface area of particles Twin screw compounding: homogenous distribution Confidential

Improved Rigidity/T orque 400,000 Rilsan AESNO 300,000 Flexural Modulus (psi) Pebax 7233 200,000 100,000 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 % Nano Particle Reinforcement Confidential

Preserves Ductility 400 ensile Elongation @ Break (%) 300 Pebax 7233 200 Rilsan AESNO 100 T 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 % Nano Particle Reinforcement Confidential

Nylon 12 (Aesno) Dispersion Natural Nanoclay Confidential

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