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In-plane modulus of singular 2:1 clay lamellae applying a simple wrinkling technique
Daniel A Kunz1, Johann Erath, Daniel Kluge
1Department of Inorganic Chemistry I, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstrasse 30, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany.
Abstract:
Knowledge of the mechanical properties of singular clay lamellae is of crucial importance for the optimization of clay-polymer nanocomposites. On the basis of controlled stress release, singular 2:1 clay lamellae show regular wrinkles on a deformable substrate. A subsequent two-dimensional Fourier transformation gives an in-plane modulus of the clay lamella of approximately 150 GPa. Only readily-available topographical atomic force microscopy is required for analysis rendering that fast and facile procedure generally applicable for nanoplatelet characterization.
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