Naslov
The influence of aging on the transparency of plastic films

Autori
Pilipović, Ana ; Jović, Ivan ; Tucman, Ines ; Rujnić Havstad, Maja

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
7th International Mediterranean Science and Engineering Congress Proceedings Book / Özcanlı, Mustafa ; Serin, Hasan ; Çalık, Ahmet - Alanya : IMSEC, 2022, 426-429

Skup
7th International Mediterranean Science and Engineering Congress

Mjesto i datum
Alanya, Turska, 24.10.2022. - 26.10.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
aging ; ethylene tetrafluoroethylene ; films ; greenhouses ; polyethylene

Sažetak
It is known that the mechanical properties of polymer materials exposed to atmospheric influences are significantly reduced. But when it comes to films, especially when they are used in greenhouses to protect plantations, they must retain certain mechanical properties after a long period of exposure to the sun and water and they must have a certain transparency so that the plant can continue to grow. The purpose of this study was to compare the transmittance of three different types of films: ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyethylene (PE) clear, and PE diffused, before and after their aging (water, UV rays and humidity). Upon exposure to weather aging, decrease in the degree of transmittance in all three types of films was observed. This may indicate a certain degree of polymer degradation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

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