Table 2.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis on the different material formulations. Statistical differences are defined by p-value > 0.05 (*) in each EVA subgroup.
| Polymer Formulation | Melting Point (°C) | Crystallinity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EVA18 | 83.1 ± 2.2 | 23.4 ± 4.1 (*) |
| EVA18 20% BaTiO3 | 85.1 ± 0.3 | 33.8 ± 1.9 (*) |
| EVA18 20% ZnO | 85.5 ± 0.5 | 29.7 ± 4.5 |
| EVA25 | 77.3 ± 1.4 (*) | 24.8 ± 0.4 (*) |
| EVA25 20% BaTiO3 | 78.9 ± 5.3 | 28.9 ± 5.7 |
| EVA25 20%ZnO | 85.2 ± 0.7 (*) | 31.7 ± 0.8 (*) |
| EVA40 | 46.7 ± 0.3 | 9.8 ± 0.5 |
| EVA40 20% BaTiO3 | 46.7 ± 0.8 | 10.2 ± 0.4 |
| EVA40 20% ZnO | 46.1 ± 0.9 | 8.8 ± 3.2 |