Effect of Inorganic (Nano)fillers on the UV Barrier Properties, Photo and Thermal Degradation of Polypropylene Fibres
Research and development
Authors:
- Marcinčin Anton
Department of Fibres and Textile Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Materials, FCHPT, STU in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia - Hricová Marcela (j/w)
- Ujhelyiová Anna (j/w)
- Brejka Ondrej
Institute of Man-Made Fibres in Svit, Svit, Slovakia - Michlík Peter (j/w)
- Duliková Mária
Department of Fibres and Textile Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Materials, FCHPT, STU in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia - Strecká Zuzana (j/w)
- Chmela Stefan
Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Science, Bratislava, Slovakia
 Full text | Abstract: Barrier properties against ultraviolet radiation and the light stability of polypropylene (PP) fibres are very important for light-weight summer fabrics as well as for leisure and sport wear. What is more, the thermal stability of PP composites is required in the spinning process and in the thermal treatment of fibres and fabric. In this paper the effect of selected inorganic nanofillers, such as boehmites (aluminas), organoclays, nano TiO2 and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on the UV barrier properties, photo-oxidation and thermal stability of PP composite fibres was studied. Correlations between the UV barrier properties, light stability and thermal stability of PP composite fibres are also discussed. |
Tags: inorganic nano-fillers, UV barrier properties, photo degradation, thermal degradation, polypropylene fibres.cel
Citation: Marcinčin A., Hricová M., Ujhelyiová A., Brejka O., Michlík P., Dulíková M., Strecká Z., Chmela Š.; Effect of Inorganic (Nano)fillers on the UV Barrier Properties, Photo and Thermal Degradation of Polypropylene Fibres. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2009, Vol. 17, No. 6 (77) pp. 29-35.