Preparation of the polypropylene fibres with content of photochromic pigments

Authors

  • Marcela Hricová Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Institute of Polymer Materials, Department of Fibres and Textile Chemistry, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Veronika Hrabovská Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Institute of Polymer Materials, Department of Fibres and Textile Chemistry, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Anna Ujhelyiová Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Institute of Polymer Materials, Department of Fibres and Textile Chemistry, Bratislava, Slovakia

Keywords:

polypropylene fibres, photochromic pigment, mechanical properties, UV radiation

Abstract

In this paper, the effect of photochromic pigments on spinnability, drawability and properties of pigmented polypropylene (PP) fibres is presented. The commercial types of PP and photochromic pigment (Photopia® Purple) were used in experimental work to determination of their possibilities in use as a UV sensor fibres. Mechanical properties (tenacity and elongation at break as well as Young‘s modulus), thermo-mechanical properties and factor of average orientation of composite fibres were evaluated and discussed. The surface and cross-section of these fibres were monitored using the light microscope. The obtained results indicate the possibility of preparation of the fibres with photochromic pigments in mass.

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Published

2016-06-30

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 5-6 (2016)

Section

Original scientific paper

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How to Cite

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Hricová, M. et al. 2016. Preparation of the polypropylene fibres with content of photochromic pigments. Tekstil. 65, 5-6 (Jun. 2016), 155–159.

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