REINFORCEMENT OF THE GAS BARRIER PROPERTIES OF POLYETHYLENE AND POLYAMIDE THROUGH THE NANOCOMPOSITE APPROACH: KEY FACTORS AND LIMITATIONS

Reinforcement of the Gas Barrier Properties of Polyethylene and Polyamide Through the Nanocomposite Approach: Key Factors and Limitations

In this study, polyamide 6 (PA6) and polyethylene (PE) nanocomposites were prepared from melt blending and a detailed characterization of the nanocomposite morphology and gas barrier properties was performed.The choice of the organoclay was adapted to each polymer matrix.Exfoliated morphology and improved gas transport properties were obtained by m

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Pyomyositis involving the scapular muscles: A case series

Pyomyositis or tropical pyomyositis is an uncommon infection of skeletal muscle that may be primary or secondary.Primary type has bacterial aetiology, and Staphylococcus aureus is associated in most cases.The diagnosis requires high index of suspicion and careful assessment of radiological investigations.Diagnosis often Car Exterior Accessories req

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