Table 1:
PNC compositions for both sets of tested specimens. Synthetic for NPC filled with nanoclays from Topy and natural for PNC filled with Cloisite 20A.
Given name
PP (%)
Antioxidants (%)
Compatibilizer (%)
Nanoclay
(%)
Type
PP1-0%
82.4
0.2
17.4
0
—
PP2-0%
87.0
0.2
12.8
0
—
PP1-S1%
81.6
0.2
17.2
1
Synthetic
PP1-S2%
80.7
0.2
17.1
2
Synthetic
PP1-S4%
79.1
0.2
16.7
4
Synthetic
PP1-S8%
75.8
0.2
16
8
Synthetic
PP2-N2%
85.3
0.2
12.5
2
Natural
PP2-N6%
81.8
0.2
12
6
Natural