Effect of organoclay loading on the sliding wear behavior of polyamide 6 nanocomposites

Nylon based nanocomposites exhibit improved mechanical properties than pristine Nylon. The effect of organoclay loading was investigated on the sliding wear behaviour. Polymer nanocomposites with 1,3 and 5% organoclay were prepared by melt intercalation technique. Nylon nanocomposite with 5% clay exhibits superior friction and wear properties than pristine Nylon, 1 and 3% clay loaded nanocomposites. Increase in the degree of crystallinity of Nylon nanocomposites and formation of uniform tenacious transfer film by nanocomposite on the counterface contribute to the improved wear performance of nanocomposites.