Abstract:
The paper presents a complete conspectus of ethylene-co-vinyl acetate (EVA)
nanocomposites based on different types of nanostructured materials incorporated into
EVA polymers. The three types of nanostructured materials, namely zero-dimensional
nanostructured materials [(0DNSM) (POSS)], one-dimensional nanostructured materials
[(1DNSM) (carbon nanotubes or CNTs, sepiolite)] and two-dimensional nanostructured
materials [(2DNSM) (clay)] with EVA are introduced and a detailed discussion is
provided on the effect of nanostructured materials on EVA polymer. Simultaneously, we
discuss the recent approaches in which CNTs, sepiolite, clay and POSS nanomaterials
play a vital role in EVA polymers, in addition to elucidating the influence of composite
structures on the thermal, mechanical, and fire retardant properties. On the basis of this
review we present the varied and versatile current research on EVA nanocomposites. The
whole range of effects on polymer nanocomposite properties is covered. The great
progress being made in the preparation of EVA nanocomposites offers fascinating new
opportunities for materials scientists.
