| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1645514 | Materials Letters | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
HDPE nanocomposites containing 0.5, 1, 2.5 and 5 wt% 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.
Graphical AbstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Cu-nanofibers are used for the first time for the preparation of nanocomposites. ► HDPE/Cu-nanofiber nanocomposites exhibited enhanced mechanical, oxygen barrier and antibacterial properties. ► These materials are appropriate for food packaging applications
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Authors
Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Kostas S. Triantafyllidis,