Research Article

High-Density Polyethylene Composites Filled with Nanosilica Containing Immobilized Nanosilver or Nanocopper: Thermal, Mechanical, and Bactericidal Properties and Morphology and Interphase Characterization

Table 6

DMTA results for HDPE and the HDPE composites containing Ag-SiO2 or Cu-SiO2.

SampleLoss tangent (peak position) (°C)Loss tangent (peak high)

HDPE−116.40.0630
HDPE/Ag-SiO2 (90/10)−116.80.0605
HDPE/Ag-SiO2 (85/15)−117.60.0584
HDPE/Cu-SiO2 (90/10)−117.50.0567
HDPE/Cu-SiO2 (85/15)−117.60.0567