Table 2.
Tensile properties of EVA grades and their nanocomposites at 4 wt% filler loading
| Sample | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation at break (%) | Modulus at 100% elongation (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVA40 | 8.36 ± 0.19 | 495 ± 15 | 1.31 ± 0.12 |
| EVA50 | 5.35 ± 0.12 | 440 ± 10 | 0.74 ± 0.11 |
| EVA60 | 5.24 ± 0.20 | 430 ± 10 | 0.57 ± 0.05 |
| EVA70 | 5.04 ± 0.17 | 410 ± 14 | 0.48 ± 0.07 |
| EVA40-4EG | 9.32 ± 0.18 | 525 ± 12 | 2.39 ± 0.15 |
| EVA50-4EG | 7.21 ± 0.14 | 435 ± 16 | 1.94 ± 0.08 |
| EVA60-4EG | 7.51 ± 0.10 | 420 ± 10 | 2.05 ± 0.06 |
| EVA70-4EG | 7.98 ± 0.15 | 410 ± 15 | 2.29 ± 0.12 |
| EVA40-4T | 8.95 ± 0.18 | 470 ± 15 | 2.56 ± 0.13 |
| EVA50-4T | 6.60 ± 0.12 | 370 ± 15 | 2.40 ± 0.09 |
| EVA60-4T | 6.68 ± 0.18 | 370 ± 16 | 2.42 ± 0.10 |
| EVA70-4T | 6.75 ± 0.20 | 375 ± 15 | 2.46 ± 0.10 |
| EVA40-4F | 11.10 ± 0.21 | 565 ± 20 | 3.13 ± 0.14 |
| EVA50-4F | 11.34 ± 0.12 | 400 ± 15 | 3.38 ± 0.11 |
| EVA60-4F | 11.45 ± 0.15 | 375 ± 13 | 3.65 ± 0.10 |
| EVA70-4F | 12.30 ± 0.16 | 380 ± 15 | 4.13 ± 0.15 |