@inproceedings{6596818614244eed86c0602cdc7ebe31,
title = "Effect of organoclay dispersion on the barrier performance and mechanical strength of EVA clay nanocomposites",
abstract = "Poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA)/clay nanocomposites with different clay loadings were prepared. The transport of gases (oxygen and nitrogen) through the composite membranes was investigated. These studies revealed that the incorporation of nanoclays in the polymer increased the efficiency of the membranes toward barrier properties. It was also found that the barrier properties of the membranes decreased with clay loadings. This is mainly due to the aggregation of clay at higher loadings. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were analysed. Samples with 5 wt \% Cloisite 15A clay showed superior performance in tensile strength and elongation at break.",
keywords = "EVA/clay nanocomposites, Mechanical strength, Permeation",
author = "Wilson Runcy and Anil, \{Kumar S.\} and Thomas Sabu",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.747.15",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783037857717",
series = "Advanced Materials Research",
pages = "15--18",
booktitle = "Multi-Functional Materials and Structures IV",
note = "4th International Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures, MFMS 2013 ; Conference date: 14-07-2013 Through 17-07-2013",
}