Tensile behavior of high density polyethylene composites with organic and inorganic fillers

This contribution deals with the influence of the nature of the filler on the mechanical properties of a polymer matrix. Composites of high density polyethylene and different fillers such as clay, fiberglass, wood sawdust and paraffin were prepared at various concentrations and their tensile behavior was studied. The compatibility between the polymer matrix and the filler is shown to be the key factor to the enhancement of the mechanical behavior