Relating the molecular structure and crystallization behavior of polypropylene.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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From the author: The crystallization behavior of two polypropylene (PP) resins as used for biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and general injection mold applications, respectively, has been intensively investigated and compared by means of polarized light optical micrography (POM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), conventional transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). It is found that both molecular weight distribution and isotacticity of polypropylene strongly affect its crystallization characteristics, e.g., the number of crystal nuclei at the initial stage, crystallization dynamics, the morphology, size and perfection of crystals in the final product, and so on. The results indicate and appropriate molecular structure is vital in producing high-quality BOPP film. Polym. Eng. Sci. 44: 1749-1754, 2004. [c] 2004 Society of Plastics Engineers.

Citation Details
Title: Relating the molecular structure and crystallization behavior of polypropylene.
Author: Jianfeng Chen
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Page: 1749(6)

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