Clay-polymer nanoparticulate composite materials are evaluated by the X-ray
diffraction technique. The basal plane spacing provided information about
the degree of intercalation and exfoliation of the 2: 1 layered clay
structure. Both intercalation and exfoliation are controlled by the identity
of the polymer and the clay:polymer ratio.
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