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Effects of modified MMT on mechanical properties of EVA/MMT nanocomposites and their foams

Title
Effects of modified MMT on mechanical properties of EVA/MMT nanocomposites and their foams
Author(s)
Xu, ZhengrunPark, Hae YounKim, HoyoungSeo, Kwan Ho
Issued Date
2007-06-25
Citation
2nd International Conference on Advances in Petrochemicals and Polymers, pp.18 - 25
Type
Conference Paper
ISSN
1022-1360
Abstract
In this study, nanocomposites of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) with two kinds of organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) were prepared by melt intercalation. Their structures and mechanical properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and tensile test respectively. Especially, foaming of these nanocomposites mixed with chemical blowing agent was carried out through compression molding. Influences of OMMT on foaming ratio and mechanical properties were investigated by density test, tensile test and tear test. Results revealed that both kinds of OMMT with proper content increased tensile strength and Young's modulus of nanocomposites without a compromise of elongation at break. For foaming, OMMTs apparently improved foaming ratio and in particular, one of them can improve tear strength, tensile strength, Young's modulus and elongation although the density was decreased. Copyright © 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11750/16584
DOI
10.1002/masy.200850404
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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