Modification of high-density polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer by chain-layered silicate «sepiolite»

Abstract

Composites based on high-pressure polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, containing sepiolite clay powder with a chain-layered structure have been investigated, and their physical-mechanical properties have been analyzed. When using sepiolite, the organomodification and compatibilization are not required. It is shown, that composite materials with the addition of sepiolite are superior in a number of characteristics to those containing traditionally applied layered clay powders.