Haza Sattar majeed, Farah Khalaf Hammoud Al-Juboory, Raghad Hamid, R. M. Zawawi
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Abstract
The melt-mixing method was used to obtain nanocomposites of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) with 1, 3 or 5wt% of hydrophilic zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. The contact angle, barrier and antimicrobial properties of the obtained composites were investigated. The nanocomposites were characterized by better hydrophilic and barrier properties, as evidenced by, respectively, a smaller contact angle and lower water vapor permeability and water absorption compared to EVA, which can be explained by the formation of hydrogen bonds between EVA and ZnO. In addition, the composites were characterized by greater bactericidal activity against E. coli and S. aureus. The optimal physical and microbial properties were obtained with 3 wt% ZnO content.
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The "Polimery" journal, of international circulation, is publishing peerreviewed scientific and technical research papers covering polymer science and technology in the field of polymers, rubbers, chemical fibres and paints. The range of topics covered are raw materials, polymer synthesis, processing and applications of polymers. Apart from scientific and technical research papers the monthly includes technical and commercial information such as reports from fairs and exhibitions as well as home, world and technical news.
“Polimery "- an international journal covering the following topics: polymers, rubber, chemical fibres and paints.
The Journal is addressed to scientists, managers and engineering staff of universities, Polish Academy of Sciences, R&D institutions, industry, specializing in polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, technology and processing. “Polimery” publishes original, reviewed research, scientific and technology papers in the field of polymer synthesis, analysis, technology and modification, processing, properties, applications and recycling.