01377nas a2200157   4500008004100000245014400041210006900185260000800254490000700262520072600269100001800995700001901013700002701032700003001059856013001089       2017                        eng d00aInfluences of functionalized nanoclays on morphology and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol based composites by twin-screw extruder0 aInfluences of functionalized nanoclays on morphology and mechani  cMAR0 v563 aPolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based nanocomposites filled with different weight percentage of functionalized nanoclays were prepared by melt processing with a twin-screw extruder. The effective incorporation of amine modified bentonite nanoclays (AMB) in the PVA matrix leads to increase in thermal stability, stress-strain properties. The effect of addition of functionalized nanoclays in PVA matrix exhibits intercalated nanocomposite structure. The thermal decomposition (Td) temperature of the composites increases up to 30 °C, than pristine PVA. The morphology influences were studied by TEM. These clay nanocomposite films could be useful for wound dressing material and for enhancing the moisture absorbance properties.1 aRajeswari, B.1 aMalarvizhi, N.1 aElumalai, Deenadayalan1 aJaisankar, Sellamuthu, N.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/influences-functionalized-nanoclays-morphology-and-mechanical-properties-polyvinyl-alcohol