Influence of Nano-Filler Type on Technological Processing and Resulting Mechanical Properties

Abstract

Modification of polymers by fillers is one of the most used material alterations to improve its required properties. This article is about modification of polymer matrix by fillers with layered particles. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) was used as matrix and it was mixed with different kinds of fillers. Fillers used were: CaPhP – Calcium Phenylphosphonate, double layered hydroxides (ZnAl-DDS, ZnAl-lac and ZnAl-CO3) and natural Talc. Individual fillers were mixed into the matrix by kneading machine with the use of several velocities. The article focuses on influence of the individual filler on mechanical properties measured by tensile strength test. This paper also investigates the problem of process parameters’ influence on final mechanical properties and later confirms positive impact of all fillers that were used, although the size of them differs.