An intercalated clay comprising a clay intercalated with a block copolymer
wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block capable of
intercalating said clay. An additional embodiment is an article comprising
a matrix polymer and clay wherein said clay is intercalated with a block
copolymer, wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block
capable of intercalating said clay and a matrix compatible block
compatible with said matrix polymer.
