Synthesis and application of polyacrylate nanocapsules loaded with lilial

Polyacrylate nanocapsules loaded with lilial (PNLs) were prepared via miniemulsion polymerization. Then, the PNLs were applied directly to leather. The influence of the contents of the surfactant and lilial and the stirring speed on the mean size and fragrance loading capacity of the PNLs was investigated in detail. The microstructure of the PNLs was determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron nicroscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The sustained release properties of the leather finished by PNLs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector (GC‐FID). DLS showed that the mean size of the PNLs was 67.78 nm, and the polydispersity index was 0.076. TEM illustrated that the size of the spherical PNL varied in the range 30–80 nm. FTIR spectroscopy showed that lilial was encapsulated into the polyacrylate nanocapsules. TGA illustrated that the fragrance loading ratio of the nanocapsules reached 36.83%. SEM and GC‐FID indicated that the leather finished by the PNLs had better flexing endurance than that finished by lilial emulsion. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40182.     

玫瑰香精纳米胶囊加香缓释棉织物的性能研究

The aroma sustained-release cotton fabric was prepared by finishing rose fragrance nanocapsules directly on cotton.The structure and properties of nanocapsules were demonstrated by transmission electron microscope(TEM),dynamic light scattering(DLS),fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR),X-ray diffraction (XRD),gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)and electronic nose.The results showed that the spherical nanocapsule dispersed evenly and the average diameter kept 51.4 nm.The existence of COO peak(1741 cm? 1)in the FTIR curve of the finished cotton fabric and the decrease of crystallinity demonstrated that rose fragrance nanocapsules have been incorporated into the cotton fabrics.The washing resistance of the cotton fabrics finished by 51.4 nm nanocapsules was much better than that by rose fragrance alone.Besides,the loss of fragrance from the cotton fabrics finished by 51.4 nm nanocapsules was obviously lower than that by 532 nm nanocapsules and rose fragrance.The smaller the nanocapsule size,the better the sustained release property.Electronic nose analysis also displayed that the aroma released from the cotton fabrics finished by nanocapsules after washing has no obvious variety in contrast to that without washing.The cotton fabrics finished by nanocapsules has the excellent sustained release property.     

Sustained‐release properties of cotton fabrics impregnated with nanotuberose fragrance

Tuberose‐fragrance (TF) loaded polybutylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles were successfully prepared via emulsion polymerization. The nanotuberose fragrance (Nano‐TF) was directly impregnated into the cotton fabrics as an aromatic reagent. Dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy showed that the average size of the spherical Nano‐TF was 202.4 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated that TF was encapsulated into the BCA nanoparticles and that the Nano‐TF was in existence in the cotton fabrics. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the loading TF content of the Nano‐TF was 50.9% and that 10.02% Nano‐TF had been impregnated into the fabrics. A lot of Nano‐TF was adhered onto the surface of the cotton fabrics after 50 washings, as shown by scanning electron microscopy and gas chromatography/hydrogen flame ionization detection (GC–FID). In addition, GC–FID demonstrated that most aroma compounds of the cotton fabrics impregnated with Nano‐TF only lost less than 20% of their aroma after 60 days of deposition and around 75% of their aroma after 6 h of deposition at 120°C, so they showed better sustained‐release properties than those with TF. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41678.     

晚香玉香精壳聚糖纳米粒的制备及表征

以三聚磷酸钠(TPP)为交联剂,通过离子凝胶法制备晚香玉香精壳聚糖纳米粒。研究了壳聚糖质量浓度、香精质量浓度、乳化剂与香精的质量比及反应时间对晚香玉香精壳聚糖纳米粒粒径的影响,并采用动态激光光散射仪(DLS)、透射电镜(TEM)、红外光谱仪(IR)及热重分析仪(TGA)对其结构及性能进行了表征。结果表明,当壳聚糖质量浓度为1.71 g/L、香精质量浓度为1.72 g/L、m(乳化剂)∶m(香精)=1∶2、反应时间为1 h时,制备的晚香玉香精壳聚糖纳米粒平均粒径为138 nm,粒径分布系数为0.100,香精装载量达28.4%,能减缓高温下香精的释放速率。     

Properties and antimicrobial efficacy of cellulose fiber coated with silver nanoparticles and 3‐mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (3‐MPTMS)

Silver nanoparticles were coated onto cotton fabrics with 3‐mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (3‐MPTMS). The coating process was accomplished by soaking the cotton fabrics into silver colloid/3‐MPTMS solution at 43°C for 90 min. The coated fabrics were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). SEM images showed a layer of silver nanoparticles and 3‐MPTMS on cotton. The XPS data showed that distinguishable binding energy peaks of Ag 3d, Si 2p, Si 2s, S 2p were 368/374, 102, 153, and 162 eV, respectively, which confirms the existence of silver and 3‐MPTMS on cotton fabrics. The treated cotton fabrics showed prominent antimicrobial effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) and Klebsiella pneumonia (ATCC 4352). Furthermore, the laundry test showed that 66% of silver nanoparticles were retained after five washing cycles. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Morphological investigation of synthetic poly(amic acid)/cerium oxide nanostructures

A new kind of intermediate hybrid nanocomposites (NCs) composed of poly(amic acid) (PAA) and surface modified ceria nanoparticles (NP)s had been prepared by sonochemical assisted synthesis. The PAA containing pendent benzamide units had been synthesized by the reaction of 3,5‐diamino‐N‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl) benzamide and benzene‐1,2,4,5‐tetracarboxylic dianhydride through polycondensation reaction. The structure of the prepared PAA was studied by spectroscopic techniques. The surface modifications of ceria NPs were achieved by using hexadecyltrimethoxysilane. Results of FTIR analysis demonstrated that the aliphatic chains have been covalently bonded to the surface of the CeO₂ NPs. PAA/CeO₂ NCs with different contents including 4, 8, and 12 wt% of CeO₂ NPs was prepared by using sonochemical method. Characterization with FTIR, powder X‐ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) confirmed the success in synthesis of NCs with well dispersion properties. XRD analysis results showed that the obtained NCs displayed the crystalline nature of ceria NPs and the amorphous character of PAA matrix. The particles size of ceria NPs in NCs are about 50–70 nm as characterized by FE‐SEM, TEM, and AFM analyses. This work demonstrates the application of intermediates as new matrices for preparation of hybrid nanostructures. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 55:2339–2348, 2015. © 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Fabrication and properties of chemically bonded polysilsesquioxane‐polyacrylate/silica hybrid latex films with high silicon content

Polysilsesquioxane‐polyacrylate/silica hybrid latexes (PSQ‐PAS) with high silicon content were prepared by directly mixing colloidal silica with polysilsesquioxane‐polyacrylate emulsion (PSQ‐PA), which was prepared through seeded emulsion polymerization using polymethacryloxypropylsilsesquioxanes as the core and polyacrylate (PA) as the shell respectively. The chemically bonded PSQ‐PAS thin films were obtained via sol‐gel process after addition of hydrophilic cosolvent to PSQ‐PAS emulsion and subsequent drying at room temperature. The effects of silica/PSQ‐PA ratio (w/w) on the film properties of hardness, optical property and thermal stability were investigated. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the chemical composition and morphology of the resultant hybrid particles. DLS and TEM results indicated that both PSQ and PSQ‐PA particles had narrow size distribution and their average diameters were about 200 and 350 nm, respectively. Pendulum durometer, UV–vis spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to characterize the hardness, optical property and thermal stability of PSQ‐PAS latex films. The results showed that the PSQ‐PAS films hardness increased with the increasing ratio of silica/PSQ‐PA, whereas the transmittance decreased slightly. TGA curves demonstrated PSQ‐PAS films displayed excellent thermal stability, and the residual silicon weight exceeded 30%. POLYM. COMPOS., 36:389–396, 2015. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Effect of chitosan addition to BTCA/CA processed cotton fabrics for adsorbing metallic ions from waste water

One of the most important properties of chitosan, a derivative of chitin, is that it is able to chelate with certain heavy metal ions, and this property can be applied to process waste water containing heavy metal ions. In this research, using BTCA/CA as a crosslinking reagent with chitosan added, cotton fabrics were cured and allowed to undergo an adsorption reaction in CuSO₄ and ZnSO₄ solutions. The effect of different curing temperatures and time, as well as different adsorptive temperatures and time, were studied. The cotton processed fabrics were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), and thermal gravity analysis (TGA) to study the crosslinking reaction with the cotton‐processed fabrics. The results indicate: (1) the BTCA/CA‐processed cotton fabrics with an addition of chitosan have a better adsorptive capacity than the processed fabrics without chitosan; (2) the crosslinked fabrics are better in adsorbing copper ions as chitosan concentration, curing temperature and time, and adsorptive temperature and time increase; (3) the adsorption rate of copper and zinc ions are linearly proportional to the changes of time, so that the slope shows that the adsorption rate of crosslinked fabrics for copper ions is faster than for zinc ions. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 101: 3264–3269, 2006     

Electrospun gelatin/nylon‐6 composite nanofibers for biomedical applications

We describe the preparation and characterization of gelatin‐containing nylon‐6 electrospun fibers and their potential use as a bioactive scaffold for tissue engineering. The physicochemical properties of gelatin/nylon‐6 composite nanofibers were analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, TGA and contact angle and tensile measurements. FE‐SEM and TEM images revealed that the nanofibers were well oriented and showed a good incorporation of gelatin. FTIR spectroscopy and TGA also revealed that there was good interaction between the two polymers at the molecular level. The adhesion, viability and proliferation properties of osteoblast cells on the gelatin/nylon‐6 composite nanofibers were analyzed by an in vitro cell compatibility test. Our results suggest that the incorporation of gelatin can increase the cell compatibility of nylon‐6 and therefore the composite mat obtained has great potential in hard tissue engineering. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Development of polyaniline/zinc oxide nanocomposite impregnated fabric as an electrostatic charge dissipative material

The paper presents the electrostatic charge dissipative performance of conducting polymer nanocomposite impregnated fabric based on polyaniline (PANI) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). Conducting polymer nanocomposites (PANI‐ZnO NPs) were synthesized by in situ chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline by using sodium dodecyl sulfate as surfactant and HCl as dopant. Coating of PANI‐ZnO nanocomposites on the cotton fabric was carried out during polymerization. The interaction of ZnO NPs with the PANI matrix was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), TGA, XRD, scanning electron Microscopy (SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and conductivity measurements. The conductivity of PANI‐ZnO NP coated fabric was found to be in the range 10^?3 ? 10^?6 S cm^?1 depending on the loading concentration of ZnO NPs in the polymer matrix. TEM and HRTEM images showed that the PANI‐ZnO nanocomposites had an average diameter of 25–30 nm and were nicely dispersed in the polymer matrix. Antistatic performance of the nanocomposite impregnated fabric was investigated by static decay meter and John Chubb instrument. The static decay time of the film was in the range 0.5 ? 3.4 s on recording the decay time from 5000 V to 500 V. This indicated that the nanocomposite based on PANI‐ZnO nanocomposites has great potential to be used as an effective antistatic material. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry     

Preparation of a halogen-free P/N/Si flame retardant monomer with reactive siloxy groups and its application in cotton fabrics

A novel halogen-free phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon flame retardant monomer with reactive siloxy groups,N-(diphenylphosphino)-1,1-diphenyl-N-(3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl) phosphinamine (DPTA) has been synthesized and was applied to the fire-resistant finishing of cotton fabrics.The molecular structure of DPTA has been well characterized by elemental analysis,FTIR,1H NMR,and 31p NMR spectroscopies.The chemically-grafted cotton fabrics,which were treated with 25 wt％ DPTA,were obtained and confirmed by attenuated total reflectance Fourier infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR).The flame retardancy and thermal property of the treated samples were investigated by limited oxygen index (LOI),vertical flammability test (VFT),thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and microscale combustion calorimeter (MCC).It is noted that in vertical flammability test,the treated samples extinguished immediately upon removing the ignition source,whereas the untreated one was completely burned out.Furthermore,TGA and MCC tests revealed that the treated samples produced a high char formation and a low heated release during combustion.The surface morphology of the untreated and treated samples and the char residues after LOI tests were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).Therefore,all the results showed that the treated cotton fabrics with 25 wt％ DPTA apparently improved the fireresistant and thermal performances.     

Effects of chitosan addition to DMEU‐processed cotton fabrics for adsorbing metallic ions in waste water

This study examines the effects of adding chitosan to the curing treatment of cotton fabrics, using dimethylolethyleneurea as a crosslinking reagent; in particular, how the adsorption of the processed cotton fabrics for metallic ions is influenced. Different concentrations of added chitosan, different curing temperatures and time, as well as different adsorption times and temperatures were examined. The cotton fabrics studied were compared with other adsorptive materials, and also, were examined by Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis (FTIR), Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM), and Thermal Gravity Analysis (TGA) to study the crosslinkage reaction. The experimental results were as follows: the adsorption of copper and zinc ions increases as chitosan concentration increases, with the best adsorption when chitosan concentration is 0.5%; the adsorption of copper and zinc ions increases as the curing temperature rises, with the best adsorption at 140°C; the adsorption increases with longer curing time, with the best adsorption at 6 min after the processing begins. For adsorption of zinc ions, the cotton fabrics containing chitosan have better adsorption than pure chitosan, but worse adsorption than activated carbon. For the adsorption of copper ions, chitosan is the best, processed cotton fabrics are the second, and activated carbon is the poorest. The adsorption of these two kinds of ions increases with the longer time and higher temperature. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 101: 4440–4445, 2006     

Synthesis of sulfated β‐cyclodextrin/cotton/ZnO nano composite for improve the antibacterial activity and dyeability with Azadirachta indica

The sulfated β‐cyclodextrin (sb‐cd) was prepared from β‐cyclodextrin and the sb‐cd was crosslinked with cotton fabric using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as crosslinker. After crosslinking, the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were padded on this fabric surface. Then, the treated fabrics were dyed with neem extract. The synthesized polymer, crosslinked and nanoparticle‐treated cotton fabrics were characterized using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), particle sized analyzer, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies. The antibacterial test was done against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacterium. The composite coated with neem dyed cotton fabric has exhibited 71% of dye uptake with 2–3 fastness grade and it has 99% of antibacterial efficiency for S. aureus and 97% for E. coli bacterium. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013     

The nanocomposites of zinc oxide/L‐amino acid‐based chiral poly(ester‐imide) via an ultrasonic route: Synthesis,characterization, and thermal properties

In this investigation, a chiral poly) ester‐imide) (PEI) via direct polyesterification of N,N′‐(pyromellitoyl)‐bis‐(L ‐tyrosine dimethyl ester) and N‐trimellitylimido‐L ‐methionine was prepared using the tosyl chloride/pyridine/N,N′‐dimethylformamide system as a condensing agent. This approach allows the insertion of two natural amino acids into the polymer backbone and the creation of a bioactive polymer. From the chemical point of view, the ester groups impart to the polymer's main and side chain increased sensibility to hydrolysis that can cause chain breaking. Therefore, this polymer is expected to be biodegradable and could be classified as an eco‐friendly polymer. The polymer also had a useful level of thermal stability associated with excellent solubility. PEI/zinc oxide bionanocomposites were subsequently prepared by an ultrasonic method as a simple and inexpensive route, using ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO‐NPs) modified by 3‐aminopropyltriethoxylsilane (KH550) as a coupling agent. The structure and properties of the obtained BNC polymers were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The direct proofs for the formation of the true BNC polymers were provided by TEM. Also, the morphology study of the synthesized polymer‐based BNCs showed well‐dispersed ZnO‐NPs in the polymer matrix by FE‐SEM analysis. TGA studies indicated that an increase of the NP content led to an enhancement of the thermal stability of the new BNC polymers. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Synthesis,Surface Properties,and Antibacterial Activity of Novel Ester-Containing Cationic Silicone Surfactants and Their Utilization as Fabric-Finishing Agents

In this study, a series of cationic silicone surfactants SiQC_nCl containing ester groups and double long-chain alkyls (n = 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) were synthesized by microwave irradiation and characterized using infrared Fourier transform (FTIR), ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Surface activity and adsorption of these surfactants were investigated by measuring the equilibrium surface tension. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) decreased with increasing alkyl length of SiQC_nCl at 25 °C and so did the corresponding surface tension at the CMC (γ_CMC ). The aggregation behavior in aqueous solutions was also investigated systemically through transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Spherical or ellipsoidal-like aggregates with diameters ranging from 300 to 900 nm were observed. It is also shown that the cationic silicone surfactants exhibit certain antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus but slightly poor to Escherichia coli. The morphological structure of SiQC₁₅Cl-treated cotton fabrics was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which showed that the surface became neat and smooth. What is more, the finished cotton fabrics maintained some antibacterial properties with improved softness, which may provide a more comfortable and healthy lifestyle. This work may also be helpful to the design and application of functional cationic silicone surfactants.     

Preparation and characterization of pyrrole/aniline copolymer nanofibrils using the template‐synthesis method

Copolymer nanofibrils composed of pyrrole and aniline had been prepared by synthesizing the desired polymer within the pores of microporous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template membrane. To analyze their structure and properties, FTIR spectra were taken and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was applied. Also, the copolymer nanofibrils were photographed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for microstructure analysis, and the conductivities were obtained by the four‐probe method. The result of SEM and TEM revealed that the obtained copolymer nanofibrils had uniform and well‐aligned array, and their diameter and length can be controlled by changing the aspect ratios of the AAO membrane. The result of IR spectrometry and TGA indicated that both polypyrrole and polyaniline were involved in the copolymer. The obtained nanofibrils were identified to be copolymer rather than composite. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 81: 3002–3007, 2001     

Synthesis,characterization and swelling behavior of chitosan‐sucrose as a novel full‐polysaccharide superabsorbent hydrogel

A novel full‐polysaccharide hydrogel was prepared by crosslinking of chitosan with periodate‐oxidized sucrose. A tetraaldehyde molecule is synthesized via periodate oxidation of sucrose and then applied as a crosslinking agent to form a new hydrogel network. A mechanism for the superabsorbent hydrogel formation via reductive N‐alkylation was also suggested. The structure of the hydrogel was confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). It is shown that crosslinking of chitosan can improve its thermal stability. The effects of crosslinker concentration, pH, and inorganic salt on the swelling behavior of the hydrogel were studied. The results indicate that the hydrogel has good pH sensitivity and pH reversible response. The smart hydrogels may have potential applications in the controlled delivery of bioactive agents and for wound‐dressing application © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

Synthesis of Volcano‐Like CdS/Organic Nanocomposite

Cadmium sulfide/organic nanocomposites, which were based on long nanowires, were synthesized by a simple reaction between cadmium nitrate and thioglycolic acid (TGA) at room temperature. The products were characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected‐area electron diffraction (SAED), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, and thermogravimetric analysis (TG). The CdS/organic nanocomposites was decomposed into pure wurtzite CdS nanorods through hydrothermal treatment at 190°C. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra were used to study the optical properties of CdS/organic composite and pure CdS. It is found that the emission maximum of the CdS/TGA nanocomposite is significantly blue‐shifted, and the intensity is highly enhanced as compared to the luminescence spectrum of the bare CdS nanorods.     

6‐O‐dodecyl‐chitosan carbamate–based pH‐responsive polymeric micelles for gene delivery

pH‐responsiveness is highly desirable in the stimuli‐responsive controlled release because of the distinct advantages of the fast response of pH‐triggered release and the available pH‐difference between intra‐ and extra‐cells. The present work reported a kind of novel pH‐responsive polymeric micelles, which was derived from biopolymer of 6‐O‐dodecyl‐chitosan carbamate (DCC) and evaluated as gene‐controlled release vector. The amphiphilic and amino‐rich DDC was synthesized through a protection‐graft‐deprotection method. ¹³C CP/MAS NMR, FTIR, and elemental analysis identified that dodecyls were chemoselectively grafting at 6‐hydroxyls of chitosan via the pH‐responsive bonds of carbamate, and the substitute degree (SD) was 14%. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) showed that DCC self‐assembled into polymeric micelles in aqueous solutions. The DCC polymeric micelles formed complexes with pDNA, which was elucidated by Gel retardation, TEM, and DLS. Transfection and cytotoxicity assays in A549 cells showed that DCC polymeric micelles were suitable for gene delivery. The improved transfection was attributed to the pH‐responsiveness and the moderate pDNA‐binding affinity, which led to easier release of pDNA intra‐cells. The synthesized DCC polymeric micelles might be a promising and safe candidate as nonviral vectors for gene delivery. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 42469.     

A straightforward preparation and characterization of novel poly(vinyl alcohol)/organoclay/silver tricomponent nanocomposite films

In the present investigation, novel poly(vinyl alcohol)/organoclay/silver (PVA/OMMT/Ag) tricomponent nanocomposite (NC) films with different compositions were prepared by solution intercalation method under ultrasonic irradiation process. The NC films were obtained by mixing a colloidal solution consisting of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) (3, 5, 7 and 9 wt%) with a water solution of PVA and OMMT (10 wt%) via solution casting method. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were utilized to characterize the morphology and properties of the PVA/OMMT/Ag NC films. TGA confirmed that the heat stability of the nanocomposite was improved. The enhancement in the thermal properties of the hybrid materials was due to strong hydrogen bonding between OH groups of PVA, free acid functionalized groups of OMMT, and the Ag NPs. SEM and TEM results also showed that the OMMT and Ag NPs were dispersed homogeneously in the PVA matrix on nanoscale.