Abstract:
Montmorillonite clay nano particle possess electrical properties, heat, chemical resistance and has the
ability of blocking UV light. By reinforcing this clay nano particles to composite fibers will give rise to specific
properties such as UV blocking, flame retardant and anti-corrosive behaviors. Electro spinning technology has
the ability to produce nano fiber composites containing Montmorillonite nano particles which can be used to
produce non woven fabrics or yarns with properties of UV blocking and flame retardant. This nano scale
modification to the composite will give rise the ability to extract the improved performance on the end product.
Fabrics or nonwovens developed from nano fibers which contain the anti UV and flame retardant properties are
more durable and efficient than fabrics coated with anti UV or flame retardant agents. This research was focused
on analyzing the UV blocking property of sodium- montmorillonite from Southern Clay, USA and purified clay
from Sri Lanka. Testing was carried out to compare and contrast the UV blocking property of Na-MMT and
Sri Lankan clay (SL Clay) in powder and liquid form. This research study will also focus in future on extruding
Nano fiber composite by mixing the Montmorillonite clay nano particle with polyacrylonitrile (PAN) polymer
via electro spinning technology. With the developments of extracting nano clay from Sri Lankan resources will
lead to a more efficient and cost effective product to be used in smart houses.
