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This book provides a detailed insight on the organically modified Indian Bentonite nanoclay using cationic surfactant hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide by cation exchange capacity method being dispersed in vinylester. Addition of 5 wt. % nanoclay decreased the diffusivity and permeability of vinylester in artificial sea water medium but these diffusion parameters increased in demineralized water medium for 146 days and the combined effect of naturally available Indian bentonite nanoclay and halogen free fire-retardants (HFFR) on the fire retardation behavior of vinylester and their results were discussed.

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Raghavendra, Dr. N.
Dr. N. Raghavendra, Research Associate, East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, having 5 years of research experience. His area of interest is Nanoclay based Polymer composites. He has published more than 50 research publications and 7 books in reputed international journals and international and national publishers & 5 life memberships.

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