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• Published Subscription Original Research 28 Mar 2026

  Performance Enhancement of COC-Modified LLDPE Films: Optimization of Stiffness, Tear Resistance, and Barrier through Plasma Surface Modification

  By Hetal Shah, Purvi Dave, Sudhir Kumar Nema

  Abstract: This study explores the development of high-performance packaging materials by blending commodity Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) with engineering cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) as a performance modifier. To leverage the processability of LLDPE alongside the structural rigidity of COC, blends were prepared at various weight ratios (95/05, 90/10, 85/15, and 80/20) using twin-screw melt extrusion, followed by the production of films and sheets via blown film extrusion and compression molding. The …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 128–143 Read article →