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Advances in Nano Research Volume 18, Number 4, April 2025 , pages 351-360 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/anr.2025.18.4.351 |
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Enhancing sports equipment performance: Development of polyvinyl chloride-based nanocomposites with plantain wood powder and nano clay |
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Long Yang, Liyang Liu, Mostafa Habibi and Zhijun Chen
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| Abstract | ||
| Nanotechnology enables exact manipulation at the nanoscale, resulting in game-changing solutions across numerous sectors. This work investigates the development of a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based nanocomposite using plantain wood powder and nano clay, with a focus on increasing mechanical qualities for use in sports equipment. The use of nano clay significantly improves elastic modulus and bending resistance, providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Furthermore, the material has an excellent resistance to water absorption, ensuring its endurance in a variety of climatic circumstances. The proposed nanocomposite has outstanding qualities for protective equipment, helmets, and sports gear, thereby enhancing player safety and performance. The incorporation of nano clay into PVC composites addresses the limitations of traditional materials, particularly their durability and flexibility issues. The findings highlight the material's potential to transform sports equipment manufacturing by offering lightweight, long-lasting, and environmentally responsible alternatives. Furthermore, the material's biodegradability aligns with global environmental goals. This research highlights nanocomposites' ability to advance material science and enhance the quality of sporting equipment. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| mechanical properties; nano clay; nanocomposites; plantain wood powder; Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); sports equipment performance | ||
| Address | ||
| Long Yang: College of Tennis Academy, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, China Liyang Liu: College of Physical Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, China Mostafa Habibi: Universidad UTE, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Calle Rumipamba S/N y Bourgeois, Quito 170147, Ecuador/ Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600 077, India/ Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam Zhijun Chen: Institute Sciences and Design of AL-Kharj, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ||