Preparation and properties of PVB/nano-LaB<inf>6</inf> composite films

PVB/nano-LaB ₆ composite films with different content of LaB ₆ were successfully synthesized through the method of solution blending. FESEM was used to observe the distributing condition of LaB ₆ nanoparticles in PVB matrix. UV-VIS-NIR transmittance spectrogram of the films showed the effect of added LaB ₆ on PVB optical property. Bending test of composite films proved that as LaB ₆ added in, the strength of the composite films somewhat enhanced.