Research Article

Barrier Properties and Structural Study of Nanocomposite of HDPE/Montmorillonite Modified with Polyvinylalcohol

Table 2

Mechanical properties of the materials.

SampleYoung’s modulus Yield stressYield elongationTensile strength
(Mpa)(Mpa)(%)(Mpa)

HDPE745 ± 88 12.1 ± 0.82.2 ± 0.420.4 ± 1.3
HDPE/MMTHDTMA/PVA (0.6 wt%)657 ± 7411.8 ± 0.52.3 ± 0.518.8 ± 1.8
HDPE/MMTHDTMA/PVA (2 wt%)623 ± 4513.9 ± 0.63.3 ± 0.621.2 ± 0.7