Effect of UV-radiation on structure and properties of PP nanocomposites

• Published in: Journal of alloys and compounds Vol. 707; pp. 304 - 309
• Main Authors: Senatova, S.I., Senatov, F.S., Kuznetsov, D.V., Stepashkin, A.A., Issi, J.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne Elsevier B.V 15.06.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Addition polymerization; Aminopropyltriethoxysilane; Amorphous structure; Crystal structure; Fourier transforms; Ketones; Molecular chains; Nanocomposites; Nanoparticles; Oxidation; Phase transformation; Photodegradation; Polypropylene; Protective coatings; Spectrophotometry; Tensile tests; Ultraviolet radiation; UV-radiation; Zinc oxide; ZnO nanoparticles; Photodegradation; UV-radiation; Phase transformation; ZnO nanoparticles; Polypropylene

Products made of polypropylene (PP) are subject to photodegradation under UV-radiation leading to a change in the physical characteristics of the polymer. The addition of UV-filters, like ZnO nanoparticles, contribute to absorb UV-radiation and protect the polymer matrix. In this study ZnO nanopowde...