Polyethylene greenhouse cover aged under simulated sub-Saharan climatic conditions

The sand wind effect on the durability of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used as greenhouse cover, kept under sub-Saharan climatic conditions, has been investigated. Sand winds were simulated with an apparatus developed in our laboratory. Infrared, UV visible spectroscopies, contact angle, interfer...

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Published in:Polymer degradation and stability 2002, Vol.75 (2), p.247-254
Main Authors: Hassini, N, Guenachi, K, Hamou, A, Saiter, J.M, Marais, S, Beucher, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ageing
Applied sciences
Degradation
DSC
Exact sciences and technology
Infrared spectroscopy
Permeation
Physical properties
Polyethylene
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties and testing
Technology of polymers
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Summary:The sand wind effect on the durability of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used as greenhouse cover, kept under sub-Saharan climatic conditions, has been investigated. Sand winds were simulated with an apparatus developed in our laboratory. Infrared, UV visible spectroscopies, contact angle, interferential microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and permeability measurements were performed on untreated samples and on samples submitted to a sand wind. The data analysis shows that the surface roughness is modified, leading to drastic decreasing of the UV–visible light transmission. This phenomenon is due to the presence of small sand particles inlaid in the sample surface and due to surface erosion. Sand wind does not affect O 2 permeation but decreases the rate of water absorption. Finally, in the range of experimental duration investigated in this work, no chemical action due to sand wind is observed.
ISSN:0141-3910
1873-2321
DOI:10.1016/S0141-3910(01)00225-7