Crystallization behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) modified by ionomers

Authors
Yu, Y Bu, HS
Citation
Y. Yu et Hs. Bu, Crystallization behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) modified by ionomers, MACRO CH P, 202(3), 2001, pp. 421-425
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
ISSN journal
10221352 → ACNP
Volume
202
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
421 - 425
Database
ISI
SICI code
1022-1352(20010223)202:3<421:CBOPTM>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Full Paper: Ionomers (AClyn(R) Na, and AClyn(R) Zn) were used as nucleating additives, and their effect on crystallization of poly(ethylene terephthal ate) (PET) was investigated by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC ). The results showed that the crystallization rate of PET is accelerated b y both ionomers, and the ionomer containing Na+ increases the crystallizati on rate of PET slightly more than the ionomer containing Zn+2. In addition, the measurement of solution viscosity of PET certified that the addition o f ionomers led to a minor decrease in molecular weight of PET.