Abstract
Nanocomposite foams based-on ethylene octene copolymer (POE)/ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer were prepared by melting of POE/EVA with organic montmorillonite (OMMT) by pressurized curing at high temperature. The cellular microstructure of the foamed samples was observed by scanning electron microscope. The effects of OMMT on the cellular structure and mechanical properties of the POE/EVA/OMMT nanocomposite foams were investigated. It was found that OMMT played an important role in affecting the microstructure. Comparing with POE/EVA foam the nanocomposite foams with the addition of 1-3 phr OMMT showed smaller cell size and the structure uniformity of foams was improved. The density of POE/EVA/OMMT nanocomposite samples was lower obviously, meanwhile the mechanical properties of the foamed samples was enhanced.
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