Abstract:Models describing how fillers affect the barrier properties of polymers remain an important research topic to improve applications such as hydrogen storage or food preservation. The Nielsen model, one of the earliest models for such predictions, is still one of the most widely used in the literature. However, it does not provide quantitative information on arrangements of fillers inside a polymer matrix, which is crucial for the definition of suitable filler distributions in barrier materials. Therefore, the c… Show more
“…This notion forms the basis of the Nielsen permeability model, where diffusion through a regular arrangement of nanoplatelets is considered a one-dimensional problem due to the small thickness of particles comparted to their lateral dimensions. 12,13,44,45…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This notion forms the basis of the Nielsen permeability model, where diffusion through a regular arrangement of nanoplatelets is considered a one-dimensional problem due to the small thickness of particles comparted to their lateral dimensions. 12,13,44,45 By considering a single pyrophyllite surface of infinite length, oxygen molecules in the model developed in this study are prevented from travelling in between layers. Rather, by considering only diffusion parallel to the clay surface, this model probes the effects which are likely to have the greatest effect on slowing gas transport.…”
Poly(lactic acid), PLA, is an emerging bioplastic, considered a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived, single-use plastics for packaging applications. This is of global significance, as this industry accounts for 38% of...
“…This notion forms the basis of the Nielsen permeability model, where diffusion through a regular arrangement of nanoplatelets is considered a one-dimensional problem due to the small thickness of particles comparted to their lateral dimensions. 12,13,44,45…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This notion forms the basis of the Nielsen permeability model, where diffusion through a regular arrangement of nanoplatelets is considered a one-dimensional problem due to the small thickness of particles comparted to their lateral dimensions. 12,13,44,45 By considering a single pyrophyllite surface of infinite length, oxygen molecules in the model developed in this study are prevented from travelling in between layers. Rather, by considering only diffusion parallel to the clay surface, this model probes the effects which are likely to have the greatest effect on slowing gas transport.…”
Poly(lactic acid), PLA, is an emerging bioplastic, considered a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived, single-use plastics for packaging applications. This is of global significance, as this industry accounts for 38% of...
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