This article reviews the literature reports based on polystyrene nanocomposites using nanoclay as filler. The use of various clay surfactants and different processing conditions, i.e., in situ polymerization, melt intercalation and solution casting used for the preparation of nanocomposites and its effect on the properties and morphology is also reviewed.
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