Low Density Polyethylene (Ldpe) Nanocomposites With Passive and Active Barrier Properties

Nanocomposites based on Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) containing organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) and polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (PE-g-MA) were obtained by the mixing molten state method at 130 C (LDPE / PE-g-MA / Cv / OMMT). Furthermore, in order to obtain a material with active barrier properties, carvacrol (Cv) was incorporated into the nanocomposite (LDPE / PE-g-MA / Cv / OMMT). Carvacrol is an essential oil component with a high antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic capability. The nanocomposites were characterized by XRD, DSC, TGA, oxygen permeability, and tensile test.