Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2020, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (2): 207-215.doi: 10.12066/j.issn.1007-2861.2030

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Effects of HSP content on microstructure and mechanical properties of EVA foamed materials

LIU Li(), TU Duoxiang   

  1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
  • Received:2018-04-16 Online:2020-04-30 Published:2020-04-29
  • Contact: LIU Li E-mail:liuli@staff.shu.edu.cn

Abstract:

A series of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)/hemp stem powder (HSP) foamed materials with different ratios were prepared by following the injection molding process. The morphology of HSP and EVA/HSP foamed materials were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The melt strength and storage modulus of EVA/HSP blends were tested by Hacker torque rheometer and rotation rheometer. The effects of HSP content on the mechanical properties of EVA/HSP foamed materials were also explored. The results showed that the surface of HSP contained a large number of cracks and grooves, and that with the increase of HSP content, the cell sizes of EVA/HSP foamed materials decreased from 79.64 um to 69.85 um, and the melt strength of EVA/HSP blends increased from 3.7 Nm to 4.5 Nm, the density, hardness, tensile strength and rebound resilience of EVA/HSP foamed materials decreased, and its elongation at break and compression became improved.

Key words: ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), hemp stem powder(HSP), foam morphology, mechanical properties

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