Erratum to: Investigating the Effect of Water Uptake on the Tribological Properties of Organoclay Reinforced UHMWPE Nanocomposites

Abstract

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The third co-author's name (Nesar Merah) and his affiliation were missing in the original publication.

Mechanical and physical characterizations of compatibilizer‐free recycled plastics blend composites modified with carbon nanotube and clay nanofiller

“…25 It was stated that the inclusion of 1.5-3.0 wt% Cloisite 15A had decreased the water absorption of UHMWPE nanocomposites due to enhancement in the barrier properties induced by layered silicates. 26 Nevertheless, the opposite finding of the increase in water uptake behavior was reported in nanoclay composite with 0.5-3.0 wt% of nanoclay in epoxy/ unsaturated polyester (UP) blends, in which the increment water uptake rate can be interpreted by the presence of hydroxyl (OH) groups on the nanoclay and higher free volume that allowed the diffusion of water molecules into the material. 27 Similar increased water absorption results by 6.18% was shown with the presence of 3 wt% montmorillonite (MMT) in polylactic acid (PLA)/kenaf fiber.…”

“…According to Alex et al, 24 the incorporation of 2 wt% of nanoclay had enhanced the mechanical properties and thermal stability through effectual interfacial interaction with the polymeric matrix 25 . It was stated that the inclusion of 1.5–3.0 wt% Cloisite 15A had decreased the water absorption of UHMWPE nanocomposites due to enhancement in the barrier properties induced by layered silicates 26 . Nevertheless, the opposite finding of the increase in water uptake behavior was reported in nanoclay composite with 0.5–3.0 wt% of nanoclay in epoxy/unsaturated polyester (UP) blends, in which the increment water uptake rate can be interpreted by the presence of hydroxyl (OH) groups on the nanoclay and higher free volume that allowed the diffusion of water molecules into the material 27 .…”