*Influence of Loading Nanoclay on Properties of the Polymer-based Composite DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.108478*

and nanocomposite. Progress in techniques for developing clay-reinforced polymerbased composite and hybrid nanocomposite was examined. The infusing of clay into a naturally sourced banana fiber later used in the development of composite was discussed. Infusion of nanoclay into printed layers of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene was discussed. The effect of infused nanoclay on polymer-based composite properties was reported. It provides information on pieces of equipment used for developing polymer-based composite and nanocomposite and properties evaluation. This review confirmed that infusing clay into the banana fiber helps in tailoring and improving composite properties to achieve desired properties, predominantly mechanical and temperature dependence storage modulus and tan α. It also suggested the developed materials for the application of interior parts in automobile industries. Furthermore, the infusion of nanoclay on printed layers of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene significantly improves the mechanical properties of the printed nanocomposite. 3D-printed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene-infused nanoclay with improved mechanical properties suggested materials for a gear development application.
