Zakaria, A. Z.Salahi, SalarYapıcı, Güney Güven2023-05-242023-05-242021978-303573835-31013-9826http://hdl.handle.net/10679/8334https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.882.107Investigating the influence of process parameters is vital to enhance the mechanical properties of nanoparticle reinforced polymer composites. Nanocomposites of polypropylene/nanoclay are prepared by the extrusion method. To characterize the mechanical response of nanocomposites over different compounding ratios, samples are prepared with 5 and 10 wt%. Effects of re-extrusion and (PP-g-MA) compatibilizer on the tensile performance of nanocomposites were evaluated at different strain rates. X-ray diffraction evaluation of compounds indicated that re-extrusion is an important factor in increasing the exfoliation degree. Results show that improvement in the exfoliation degree enhances the tensile modulus, without significant influence on the tensile strength.engrestrictedAccessconferenceObject882 KEM10711310.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.882.107ExfoliationExtrusionMechanical behaviorNanoclayNanocompositesStrain rate2-s2.0-85106185486