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Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science
  • Optical Materials

Background:

  • Optical properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are a significant research challenge.
  • Previous work demonstrated improved optical properties in PET modified with phosphate antioxidant (PSLDH).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To verify the link between PSLDH addition and improved optical properties.
  • To analyze the effect of PSLDH on the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of PET.

Main Methods:

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to test PET and PSLDH-modified PET at various cooling rates.
  • Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics were analyzed using Jeziorny and Mo methods.
  • Non-isothermal crystallization activation energy was determined via Kissinger and Friedman methods.

Main Results:

  • The addition of 0.05 wt% PSLDH resulted in smaller and slower crystallization of PET.
  • These crystallization changes correlate with the desired optical properties.

Conclusions:

  • PSLDH significantly influences PET crystallization kinetics.
  • The findings support the use of PSLDH for enhancing PET optical properties and guide processing parameters for optical PET films.