Electron beam effect on poly (ethylene terephthalate) fibres
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 27 July 2012
Abstract
Purpose
Electron beam is a way of radiation that can induce different reactions on polymers. The purpose of this work is to analyze the effect that the electron beam can produce on polyester fabrics.
Design/methodology/approach
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fibres were treated at 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 KGy. Later on surface modification was analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Colorimetric and thermal measurements were studied too, as well as traction resistance.
Findings
Traction resistance showed no significant variations. As a result the authors could observe some changes in fabric witnesses and cristallinity increase, but no changes in traction resistance were observed. Moreover, when surface was studied, roughness was increased as oligomers moved towards fibre surface because of radiation dose.
Originality/value
The authors could appreciate roughness increased with radiation dose as well as yellowness and crystallinity.
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Citation
Gisbert, J., Bonet, M., Díaz, P., Montava, I. and Monllor, P. (2012), "Electron beam effect on poly (ethylene terephthalate) fibres", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 24 No. 4, pp. 211-220. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556221211232810
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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