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HDPE/Cu-nanofiber nanocomposites with enhanced antibacterial and oxygen barrier properties appropriate for food packaging applications

Authors :
Bikiaris, Dimitrios N.
Triantafyllidis, Kostas S.
Source :
Materials Letters. Feb2013, Vol. 93, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Abstract: HDPE nanocomposites containing 0.5, 1, 2.5 and 5wt% of copper nanofibers (Cu-nanofibers) were prepared by the melt-mixing method and exhibited enhanced tensile strength, Young''s modulus, and oxygen barrier as well as antibacterial properties. These improvements were attributed to the small size of Cu-nanofibers and their fine dispersion into the HDPE matrix. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0167577X
Volume :
93
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Materials Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85173425
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2012.10.128