RAW MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS Effect of Organically Modified Clay on Structure and Properties of Melt-Spun Polypropylene Fiber 

This study investigates the effect of organically modified clay (organoclay) on the structural development and mechanical properties of melt-spun polypropylene fibers. A solution mixing technique was employed to ensure homogeneous dispersion of organoclay within the polymer matrix.

Polymers in the form of fibers are widely used in applications ranging from soft, flexible textiles to stiff, high-strength reinforcements. The mechanical properties of these fibers can be tuned by controlling the degree of molecular orientation through spinning and hot drawing processes. In many applications, fibers serve as intermediate forms—such as blend yarns or intermingled structures— before final conversion into functional products.