Co-vinyl Acetate Research Articles

Preparation and properties of poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate)/boron nitride nanocomposite for energy storage devices

A simple open-mill mixing approach was employed to develop thermally and mechanically stable nanocomposites consisting of poly (ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) as the matrix and boron nitride (BN) as a reinforcing nanofiller. The development of nanocomposites was examined by FT-IR, UV spectroscopy, XRD, TEM, TGA and DSC. The attachment of BN to EVA was confirmed by the characteristic BN band at 602 cm−1 in the FT-IR spectra. The UV measurements revealed a red shift in the nanocomposites due to nanoparticle interactions with polymer chains and the bandgap energy decreased with the nanofiller concentration. The XRD TEM analysis indicated the presence of a crystalline BN phase in EVA. Enhanced thermal stability and glass transition temperature of the polymer with the addition of BN nanoparticles were revealed from TGA and DSC, respectively. The EVA with 5% BN nanocomposite was discovered to have higher mechanical properties, electrical conductivity and lower optical bandgap energy. The tensile strength, tear resistance, impact strength and hardness of EVA increased with the inclusion of BN, whereas elongation at break was reduced. The findings of the experiments showed that the EVA/BN nanocomposites would provide excellent options for mechanically and thermally stable materials for energy storage applications.

Characteristics of microplastics in sediment of the Vaal River, South Africa: implications on bioavailability and toxicity

The aim of this study was to examine the physical characteristics and chemical composition of microplastics in sediments of the Vaal River, South Africa. Microplastics were detected in all samples, with abundance ranging from 29.12 to 1095.89 particles/kg dw. The physical identification of microplastics revealed dominance of small-sized particles of less than 0.5 mm, which accounted for 31.75% of the total microplastics detected in all samples. Fragments and fibres were significantly abundant compared to pellets, representing 63% and 35%, respectively. Microplastics were observed in different colours, among which blue, white and green were the most dominant. Raman analyses of microplastics showed the presence of high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polypropylene, polyethylene co-vinyl acetate, and poly(ethylene-co-1-hexene). Additionally, two pigments (vine black and smalt), one dye (saffron), three minerals (orthoclase, carbon, and microcline), and one additive (cis-13-docosanol) were also identified. The dominance of fragments and fibres, with the clear signs of fragmentation implied that microplastics in the Vaal River are mostly from secondary sources. The study reported the first data on microplastic pollution and characteristics in sediments of the Vaal River, thus, providing a benchmark and reference platform for relevant formulation and decision-making regarding this essential water source.

Investigation of piezoelectric effect and thermally stimulated depolarization current of poly (vinyl chloride–co-vinyl acetate–co-2-hydroxypropyl acrylate)/poly (vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) polymer blend

DSC measurements revealed that the ferroelectric-paraelectric (F-P) transition point of PVDF-TrFE has been affected after blending with PVVH. XRD pattern and FTIR spectra of PVVH, PVDF-TrFE, and their polyblend samples are analyzed to investigate the effect of PVVH on the enhancement of crystallinity and β-fraction of PVD-TrFE. The piezoelectric coefficient (d 33) of PVVH/PVDF-TrFE polymer blend has been investigated under different parameters, such as the temperature, applied stress, and composition. It is found that the value of d 33 has been improved either with increasing temperature or increasing applied pressure for all samples. The maximum values of d33 at 0.62 MPa and 353 K are 1.01, 9.93, and 12.84 PC/N for pure PVVH, PVDF-TrFE, and 30/70 PVVH/PVDF-TrFE, respectively. TSDC of pure PVVH, PVDF-TrFE, and their polyblend samples has been studied in a wide range of temperatures at different poling electric fields. The results revealed that TSDC of pure PVVH is characterized by a dipolar relaxation peak centered at 351 K, whereas, pure PVDF-TrFE showed two peaks at 327 K, and the other is observed in the temperature range from 358 to 371 K. TS technique has been applied for decomposing TSDC spectra of all samples to its elementary peaks. It was verified that the compensation effect is operated for all samples and all thermodynamic parameters, such as ΔS, ΔH, and ΔG were calculated from the relaxation map analysis (RMA).

Characterization of adhesive content in post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles and assessment of its impact on poly(ethylene terephthalate) recyclability

Although the consequences of adhesive residues from post-consumer Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) beverage bottles on the performance of recycled products are known, the quantitative effects of these adhesives are not well-stablished in the literature. Therefore, these residues were determined by gravimetry, and the adhesive content range from 200 to 2800 ppm in post-consumer PET bottles, depending on the drink filled. Through FTIR analysis, it was determined that the adhesives for bottles labelling are composed by poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) (EVA). Based on these results, recycled PET with 0, 200, 700, 1500 and 3000 ppm of hot-melt EVA were processed in an internal mixer connected to a torque rheometer at 265°C for 10 min. Tensile tests indicate that 200 ppm of adhesive reduced PET tensile strength by 15%. Furthermore, when about 1500 ppm of adhesive is present, PET mechanical properties are reduced by 50%. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to warn the PET bottle production chain to reduce adhesive content used in labelling so that it should not exceed 200 ppm, if a high quality recycled PET is desirable.

Comparative Assessment of Microplastics in Surface Waters and Sediments of the Vaal River, South Africa: Abundance, Composition, and Sources.

We extracted microplastics from surface water and sediment samples from the Vaal River in Johannesburg, South Africa. Average abundances of 0.61 ± 0.57 particles/ and 4.6 × 102 ± 2.8 × 102 particles/kg dry weight were recorded for water and sediment samples, respectively. In both sediment and water samples, more than 80% of microplastics were fragments and fibers of smaller than 2 mm. High-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and polypropylene were the dominant polymers identified in both sample types. In addition, polyethylene co-vinyl acetate, polyester, polyurethane, and polyethylene/hexene-1-copolymer were also detected in sediment samples. Colored microplastics were the most commonly observed in both sample types; pigment yellow 83 was detected in surface water, and carbon black was detected in both sediment and water samples during Raman analysis. Taking into consideration the physical and chemical characteristics of the detected microplastics, their potential sources include inflow from tributaries, surface run-off from urban city centers, recreational activities, and wastewater effluent from industries and households. Environ Toxicol Chem 2022;41:3029-3040. © 2022 The Authors. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.

Microplastics in freshwater environment: the first evaluation in sediment of the Vaal River, South Africa

Microplastic pollution has become an environmental concern worldwide. In this study, the occurrence, abundance, and composition of microplastics (MPs) in sediment of the Vaal River, South Africa were assessed. Twenty-five sediment samples were collected from the Vaal River using a Van Veen grab sampler, samples underwent digestion, density separation, and filtration prior to physical and chemical analysis. Following the extraction, potential MPs were visually identified under a Nikon stereomicroscope, aided by chemical characterization using Raman spectroscopy. The results revealed 100% prevalence in sediment samples, with an average abundance of 463.28 ± 284.08 particles/kg_dw. Small-sized MPs of 2 mm and less were the most abundant, representing more than 82% of the total particles. Fragments and coloured MPs were the most dominant compared to other shapes and transparent particles, accounting for 63% and 60%, respectively. Microplastics were identified as polyethylene (PE) (both high and low density), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene co-vinyl acetate (PEVA), polyester (PES), polyurethane foam (PU), and polyethylene/hexene-1-copolymer (PEH). These findings reveal elevated levels of MP contamination within the Vaal from secondary sources. Potential sources include wastewater effluent, anthropogenic activities, surface run-off from urban centres, inflow from tributaries, and recreational activities.

Dependence of adhesion on degradation mechanisms of ethylene co-vinyl acetate encapsulants over the lifetime of photovoltaic modules

The long-term reliability of encapsulation has a critical impact on the overall cost and effectiveness of photovoltaic modules. An often overlooked but important element of this reliability concerns adhesive degradation of the encapsulant, which results in delamination. This work critically examines the degradation mechanisms – deacetylation, β-scission, and hydrolytic depolymerization – primarily responsible for adhesion loss in ethylene co-vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants to provide evidence and clarity regarding the contribution of these mechanisms to the adhesive degradation over the lifetime of a module. EVA samples obtained from mini-modules exposed in two sets of controlled, accelerated conditions – with and without ultraviolet (UV) radiation – are characterized to find specific evidence for the proposed degradation mechanisms. The mini-modules were exposed up to 10,000 h, which represents up to 15–20 years in the field. Results affirm that initially, deacetylation dominates the degradation before scission takes over, followed by hydrolytic depolymerization. Additional analysis highlights the climacteric interdependency between deacetylation and hydrolytic depolymerization as it relates to eventual delamination, where deacetylation products catalyze interfacial hydrolysis reactions. Furthermore, effects occurring at a given interface are isolated, explicitly providing evidence for how these mechanisms are nonuniform throughout the thickness of the EVA. Results demonstrate that the EVA that interfaces with the glass as opposed to the cell experiences increased levels of degradation, explaining why this initially stronger interface becomes the preferential interface for delamination after longer periods of exposure. Additionally, elevated temperatures alone are shown to induce limited migration of sodium ions across the glass/EVA interface.

FABRICATION OF DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF CURCUMIN, INTERCALATED WITH MAGNETITE NANOPARTICLES THROUGH SODIUM ALGINATE/POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE-CO-VINYL ACETATE SEMI IPN MICROBEADS

Objective: The aim of the present work is to fabricate curcumin (CUR) encapsulated microbeads in the polymer matrix of sodium alginate (SA)/poly(vinylpyrrolidone)-co-vinyl acetate (PVP-co-VAc) intercalated with magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) using glutaraldehyde (GA)/calcium chloride CaCl2 as the crosslinker.
 Methods: Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized by a modified co-precipitation method. Curcumin encapsulated SA/PVP-co-VAc microbeads, intercalated with MNPs were prepared by simple ionotropic gelation technique. The formation of microbeads and uniform distribution of curcumin were characterized using spectroscopic methods. In addition, swelling and drug release kinetic studies of the microbeads were performed in simulated intestinal fluid (pH 7.4) and simulated gastric fluid (pH 1.2) at 37 °C.
 Results: Microbeads formation was confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) studies reveal that the peak at 181 °C of CUR was not observed in CUR loaded microbeads, which confirms that CUR was encapsulated at the molecular level in the polymer matrix. The X-Ray diffraction (X-RD) diffractograms of CUR shows 2Ө peaks between 12-28 °, which indicated the crystalline nature of CUR, these peaks are not found in CUR loaded microbeads, suggesting that the drug has been molecularly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The X-RD 2Ө peaks of MNPs are observed in the MNPs loaded microbeads, which confirms that MNPs are successfully loaded in the microbeads. The swelling studies and in vitro release studies were performed at pH 1.2 and 7.4. The results reveal that at pH 7.4 highest swelling and release was observed, which confirms that the developed microbeads are pH sensitive and are suitable for intestinal drug delivery. The drug release kinetics fit into the Korsmeyer-Peppas equation, indicating non-Fickian diffusion.
 Conclusion: The results concluded that the present system as dependent on pH of the test medium and hence suggest suitability for intestinal drug delivery.

Effects of EVA-g-MA and EVACO compatibilizers/tougheners on morphological and mechanical properties of PP/EVA/HNT blend polymer nanocomposites

A series of polypropylene (PP)/poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) blend nanocomposites was produced by utilizing different amounts of organophilic halloysite nanotube (Org-HNT) and EVA-based compatibilizers/tougheners. They were prepared by using either only EVA elastomer or using EVA with the compatibilizers which are maleic anhydride grafted EVA (EVA-g-MA) and poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate-carbon monoxide) (EVACO) as well as maleic anhydride grafted PP (PP-g-MA). The morphology–mechanical property relationship was investigated as a function of nature of the compatibilizer and the amount of aluminosilicate nanotube/compatibilizer. The composites prepared without using the EVA-based compatibilizers in all nanotube loading degrees (1%, 3%, 5%) exhibited nanotube aggregates as evidenced by scanning electron microscope analyses. On the other hand, EVA-g-MA and EVACO provided a good dispersion of HNTs at both PP–EVA interface and in the PP matrix. The use of compatibilizers together with 3% Org-HNT resulted in PP/EVA blend nanocomposites with higher tensile modulus and toughness when compared to PP/EVA blend. Particularly, EVACO compatibilizer having highly polar carbonyl group at its backbone provided the highest toughness and Young’s modulus as well as impact resistance for the 3% Org-HNT loaded nanocomposite while retaining the yield strength as an indication of a good balance between stiffness/toughness.

Matrix-based controlled release delivery of acyclovir from poly-(ethylene co-vinyl acetate) rings

Up to 85% of the US adult population carries herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1), with a smaller percentage (22%) infected with HSV-2. Herpesviruses can survive in lytic phase, when the viruses are actively replicating, or in latency, when the virus is functionally dormant in ganglia. Among drugs to treat these infections is acyclovir (ACV). ACV exhibits poor oral bioavailability and a short in vivo half-life; only about 10–15% of ingested drug enters the bloodstream and its half-life is about 3 h. With those disadvantages and the possibility of poor patient compliance, viral replication may not always be suppressed. To abrogate these shortcomings we propose local distribution via sustained drug release. We present a matrix-based antiherpetic ring, composed of poly(ethylene co-vinyl acetate), that releases ACV directly to the vaginal epithelium. A 30-day in vitro drug release trial showed that approximately 135 ± 20 μg/day of ACV was consistently released. Rings were nontoxic in cell culture and suppressed primary HSV-1 and HSV-2 replication. We expect these data form the basis for novel interventions in human health, where new prophylactics and therapeutics against genital herpes are truly needed.

Property Investigation of Poly (Ethylene Co-vinyl Acetate)/Poly (l-Lactic Acid)/Organo Clay Nanocomposites

In this study, EVAc/PLA/organo clay nanocomposites were prepared via solution mixing method. The SEM images were used to investigate the morphology of nanocomposites revealing no phase separation or agglomeration of disperse phase in EVAc/PLA blends and nanocomposites. SAXS spectra confirmed the intercalated morphology of nanocomposites. Soil burial test were carried out and the rate of degradation of the samples were measured indirectly. Oxygen gas permeability of EVAc was slightly decreased by adding PLA to the matrix, when small loads of clay caused dramatic improvement in barrier properties. Melt rheological frequency sweep test illustrated the compatibility of EVAc with low contents of PLA. Tensile test cleared that increasing PLA’s content and clay’s load in EVAc results in increase in tensile strength and modulus of the composite.

The subdivision behavior of polymeric tablets

The subdivision behavior of polymeric tablets produced with the well-known polymers Soluplus® (SOL), polyvinyl pyrrolidone co-vinyl acetate (PVPVA) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) was evaluated in this study. The polymeric tablets were submitted to different post-treatments (aging, thermal and exposure to compressed gaseous carbon dioxide) and its mechanical, spectroscopic and microstructure properties were assessed. SOL tablets showed the best results for tablet subdivision, particularly, the mean mass variation (3.9%) was significantly lower than the other two polymeric tablets (7.2% and 9.1% for PVPVA and HPMC, respectively), and showed better results than common tablets produced from powder matrices (7-14%). SOL tablets were also more sensitive to the different post-treatments applied, which reduced the mass loss and friability from 1.5% and 0.8%, respectively, to values close to zero and without altering their porosity. The thermal treatment of PVPVA tablets, in turn, also led to similar subdivision results, with mass loss of 0.3% and friability of 0.02%. In contrast, the granules of HPMC presented compaction difficulties making its tablets unsuitable for the subdivision process, even after additional post-treatment. Polymeric matrices with uniform internal structure and appropriate mechanical strength are the key to a better adaptation for the tablet subdivision.

Fluorescent thermal sensing using conjugated polyelectrolytes in thin polymer films

Thermal sensing in thin films polymers has been a significant limitation towards optimizing the heat dissipation in micro- and nano-electronic devices as well as many other thin film-based technologies. In this work, we report on poly (phenylene ethynylene) fluorescent-based conjugated polyelectrolyte capable of detecting thermal fluctuations in polymer films prepared from polyvinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate. The sensor was first optimized in solution by testing two polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) copolymers (co-vinyl acetate (VA) and co-polystyrene (PS)) before it was spun cast onto quartz slides and imaged using a DSLR camera at different temperatures. The images were analyzed and showed a change in color with the increase in temperature. When not illuminated, the polymer thin film is clear and transparent.

New, Effective, and Low-Cost Dual-Functional Binder for Porous Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries.

In this work, a neweffective and low-cost binder applied in porous silicon anode is designed through blending of low-cost poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) and poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) latex (PAA/EVA) to avoid pulverization of electrodes and loss of electronic contact because of huge volume changes during repeated charge/discharge cycles. PAA with a large number of carboxyl groups offers strong binding strength among porous silicon particles. EVA with high elastic property enhances the ductility of the PAA/EVA binder. The high-ductility PAA/EVA binder tolerates the huge silicon volume variations and keeps the electrode integrity during the charge/discharge cycle process. EVA colloids acting as host materials for electrolytes increase the electrolyte uptake of electrodes. The porous silicon electrode with the PAA/EVA binder exhibits a reversible capacity of 2120 mA h g-1 at 500 mA g-1 after 140 cycles because of the excellent ductility and lithium-ion transport properties of the PAA/EVA binder.

Poly(vinyl alcohol co-vinyl acetate) as a novel scaffold for mammalian cell culture and controlled drug release

Tissue engineering requires novel smart materials to sustain cell growth, tissue regeneration and in situ drug release in a controlled mode. Also, biocompatible synthesis methods are needed to immobilize biologically active compounds. Poly(vinyl alcohol co-vinyl acetate) (PAcVA) was synthesized at 37 °C using glutaraldehyde (GA) as a crosslinking agent. The mechanical characteristics of the polymer were manipulated by varying crosslinking degrees using different GA concentrations. Materials with Young’s modules similar to soft tissues, adequate for tissue engineering, were obtained. PAcVA was a pH-responsive material with maximum swelling at pH 5.8. When hydrated, PAcVA was electro-responsive. Fluorescein was used as a model molecule to characterize the releasing properties of the polymer. Effective diffusivities were a function of the crosslinking degree. Release rates were proportional to temperature and were faster at lower GA contents. According to a fit to the Korsmeyer–Peppas’ model, diffusion at 5 and 10% GA was Fickian, but at 20% GA, diffusion was abnormal. To promote cell attachment and neutralize free aldehyde groups, PAcVA hydrogels were covered with poly-l-lysine and laminin, which supported growth of lung carcinoma and mouse hypothalamic cells without signs of cytotoxicity or oxidative stress. An intelligent low-cost hydrogel with properties that can be easily modulated was synthesized and fully characterized. Its properties make it suitable for tissue engineering applications, as they mimic the mechanical properties of natural tissues.

An attempt to improve the poor performance characteristics of coconut oil for industrial lubricants

Coconut oil is used as the base fluid for metal cutting applications because of its high natural properties compared to other vegetable oils. The major hindrances to extensive utilization of coconut oil compared to mineral oils for various metal cutting operations are its high pour point, low oxidation and thermal stability therefore further improvement in these aspects is much-needed. In this work, a systematic approach to improve the cold flow behavior, oxidation and thermal stability of the coconut oil by the combination of chemical additive i.e 2,6 Di-tetra butyl phenol and diluents such as Poly alpha olefin4(PAO4), Poly (Ethylene co-vinyl acetate) (PPD) has been carried out. Based on the obtained results an improvement of cold flow behavior (least pour point) was observed with the addition of PAO4 and PPD with varying weight percentage combinations. Apart from this addition of 2, 6 Di-tetra butyl phenol as anti-oxidant (AO) in various weight percentage has led to an improvement of oxidation and thermal stability to the primarily modified coconut oil.

Investigation of morphological, rheological, and mechanical properties of cyclic olefin copolymer/poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) blend films

In this study, cyclic olefin copolymer/poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) 90/10, 80/20, and 70/30 blends were prepared by melt processing in a twin screw extruder equipped with a cast film haul-off unit to make films. Microstructural, rheological, mechanical, and viscoelastic properties of film samples were investigated by various tests performed in scanning electron microscope, rotational rheometer, dynamic mechanical analyzer, and tensile test machine. We observed that the films exhibited characteristic immiscible “matrix–droplet” or “cocontinuous” blend morphology, depending on the sample composition. Based on the melt rheology and dynamic mechanical analyzer tests, we found that poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) addition changed the viscoelastic properties of cyclic olefin copolymer such as increasing short-term creep strain and relaxation time but reducing relaxation rate in solid state. One can conclude that such effects became more pronounced by adding a compatibilizer (PE-g-MA) at 50% of poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) present in the composition. We also found that poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate) addition into cyclic olefin copolymer reduced the Young’s modulus and yield stress and increased the strain at break for the blends.

Structure–property relationship of halloysite nanotubes/ethylene–vinyl acetate–carbon monoxide terpolymer nanocomposites

Poly(ethylene- co-vinyl acetate- co-carbon monoxide) (EVACO)/halloysite nanotube (HNT) nanocomposite films were solution cast. Dispersion of HNTs in the matrix was analyzed by elemental mapping and the role of HNTs on crystallizability, flammability and thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of the polymer was evaluated. The nature of interaction between the EVACO matrix and HNTs was studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The highest tensile strength was observed for the composite with 1% filler loading, whereas the highest crystallinity was observed for that with 3% filler loading. The decay in the tensile properties at higher filler loading was due to agglomeration of HNTs and debonding of polymer–filler interface. The electrical volume resistivity of the composites decreased with HNT loading because of the ionic charge transfer. The direct current electrical resistivity study of the composites proves that the addition of HNT can improve the antistatic properties of the polymer.

Development of Tablet Formulation of Amorphous Solid Dispersions Prepared by Hot Melt Extrusion Using Quality by Design Approach.

The objective of the study was to identify the extragranular component requirements (level and type of excipients) to develop an immediate release tablet of solid dispersions prepared by hot melt extrusion (HME) process using commonly used HME polymers. Solid dispersions of compound X were prepared using polyvinyl pyrrolidone co-vinyl acetate 64 (PVP VA64), Soluplus, and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS-LF) polymers in 1:2 ratio by HME through 18mm extruder. A mixture design was employed to study effect of type of polymer, filler (microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), lactose, and dicalcium phosphate anhydrous (DCPA)), and disintegrant (Crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, and sodium starch glycolate (SSG)) as well as level of extrudates, filler, and disintegrant on tablet properties such as disintegration time (DT), tensile strength (TS), compactibility, and dissolution. Higher extrudate level resulted in longer DT and lower TS so 60-70% was the maximum amount of acceptable extrudate level in tablets. Fast disintegration was achieved with HPMCAS-containing tablets, whereas Soluplus- and PVP VA64-containing tablets had higher TS. Crospovidone and croscarmellose sodium were more suitable disintegrant than SSG to achieve short DT, and MCC was a suitable filler to prepare tablets with acceptable TS for each studied HME polymer. The influence of extragranular components on dissolution from tablets should be carefully evaluated while finalizing tablet composition, as it varies for each HME polymer. The developed statistical models identified suitable level of fillers and disintegrants for each studied HME polymer to achieve tablets with rapid DT (<15min) and acceptable TS (≥1MPa at 10-15% tablet porosity), and their predictivity was confirmed by conducting internal and external validation studies.

Characterization of Europium Complex-doped PMMA and PMMA-EVA Polymer Networks

Europium-β-diketone chelate doped poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(ethylene co-vinyl acetate) blends have been successfully prepared and characterized. The mechanical properties of the PMMA-EVA systems have been assessed in terms of tensile strength and impact strength. The thermal characteristics and the energy involved in thermal decomposition have been studied. The structural properties of the complex doped polymeric systems reveal that the complex exists in the same crystalline state in the doped systems as it does in the pure state. The orientations of the groups in the host matrix have been found to be affected by the complex loading. The optical properties of the system have been studied by photo luminescence spectroscopy. The fluorescence lifetime have been observed to decrease at greater loadings of the complex; an effect that has been attributed to concentration quenching. The complex doped PMMA/EVA polymer network developed is considered to be a potential candidate for the development of optoelectronic devices those possess superior mechanical properties.