Electron beam effect on poly (ethylene terephthalate) fibres

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,...

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Published in:International journal of clothing science and technology 2012-07, Vol.24 (4), p.211-220
Main Authors: Gisbert, J, Bonet, M, Díaz, P, Montava, I, Monllor, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Blood clots
Cotton
Cotton fabrics
Electron beams
Fabrics
Fibers
Fibres
Food irradiation
Polyesters
Polyethylene terephthalate
Radiation
Roughness
Scanning electron microscopy
Spectrum analysis
Studies
Terephthalate
Textiles
Traction
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0955-6222
1758-5953
DOI:10.1108/09556221211232810