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Physicochemical Changes in UV-Exposed Low-Density Polyethylene Films

  • Salem, M.A. (Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Azhar University) ;
  • Farouk, H. (Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Azhar University) ;
  • Kashif, I. (Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Azhar University)
  • Published : 2002.06.01
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Abstract

Unstabilized low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films and films formulated with hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) were exposed to UV-radiation; and the physicochemical changes during photooxidation processes have been investigated using tensile, FTIR spectre-photometric and thermal analytical (DSC) techniques. The dependence of tensile properties (elongation- and stress-at-break), carboxyl index and heat of fusion on UV-irradiation time have been discussed. The use of HALS is found to be effective in maintaining the UV-mechanical properties of the LDPE films. The experimental results showed that there exists no correlation between mechanical properties and carbonyl index, whereas crystallinity correlates well with carbonyl index in unstabilized and stabilized films for irradiation times greater than 100 h. The rate of formation of carbonyl groups is found to be dependent on UV exposure time. Crystallinity of the film samples is strongly influenced by both exposure time and presence of HALS.

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