Effect of Montmorillonite Clay Nanoparticles on the Properties of Polypropylene Fibres

Polypropylene and nanocomposite polypropylene fibres were successfully prepared via a melt spinning process. The prepared fibres were characterized by TGA and SEM. The results obtained show that the addition of MMT clay in the fibre induces a higher thermal stability. Water absorption and mechanical properties of the fibres were improved by the introduction of MMT clay nanoparticles in the fibre. Dyeing studies underlined the effect of the clay on the dyeability of the fibres which improved the accessibility of the fibre for both acid and disperse dyes. Moreover, it was observed, that polypropylene and nanocomposites polypropylene fibres were satisfactorily dyed with disperse dyes more than with acid dyes.