The effect of calcium carbonate content and particle size on the mechanical and morphological properties of a PVC foamed layer used for coated textiles

Abstract

Due to recent developments in composite formulations and coating technology, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-coated textiles are becoming increasingly popular in the textile industry. The most critical properties of PVC-coated textiles are their mechanical characteristics and morphological properties because they control their cost well. This study focuses on the impact of filler diameter and content on the mechanical properties of the PVC foam layer used for coated textiles stuffed with calcium carbonate (CaCO3). The mechanical properties of the PVC foamed layer (breaking load, tearing strength and elongation at break) were studied. The applied contents were found to significantly influence the mechanical properties of the PVC foamed layer. The addition of CaCO3 fillers improved their mechanical properties. The results also showed that mechanical properties were enhanced using calcium carbonate with different particle sizes; the smallest particle size gave the highest mechanical resistance. The morphology of the different samples showed that the employment of calcium carbonate increases foam formation. A higher CaCO3 content can deteriorate the PVC foam layer structure. Using a small filler particle diameter decreased pore sizes and ameliorated the regularity in pore size distribution.