Enriched Clay-Polymer Composites and Their Applications

Clay-polymer composites are formed by amalgamating two components with mineral and organic pedigrees. Enriched clay-polymer compositesEnriched Clay-Polymer Composites have recently attracted tremendous attention due to the synergetic effects arising from the individual polymer and clay constituents. In addition, clays show enhanced intercalationIntercalation properties and compatibility with natural and synthetic polymers. As a result, there is a growing interest in academia and industry in developing advanced and smart composite materials. Enriched clay-polymer compositesEnriched Clay-Polymer Composites have been commonly considered in numerous applications as they exhibit significant improvements in the mechanical, thermal, biodegradability, nontoxicity, barrier, carrier, and sorption properties. This chapter provides an overview of the recent applications of enriched clay-polymer composites in contaminant removal, flame retardancy, food packagingFood Packaging, antimicrobial, drug deliveryDrug delivery, and other medical applications.