Nanocomposite foams with balanced mechanical properties and energy return from EVA and CNT for the midsole of sports footwear application

• Main Authors: Chang, Boon Peng, Kashcheev, Aleksandr, Veksha, Andrei, Lisak, Grzegorz, Goei, Ronn, Leong, Kah Fai, Tok, Alfred ling Yoong, Lipik, Vitali
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science and Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials; Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate; Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168781
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Polymer foam that provides good support with high energy return (low energy loss) is desirable for sport footwear to improve running performance. Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) foam is commonly used in the midsole of running shoes. However, EVA foam exhibits low mechanical properties. Conven...