γ-transcrystallization in isotactic polypropylene-based composites promoted by aramid fibers

E. Assouline*, R. Fulchiron, J. F. Gerard, E. Wachtel, H. D. Wagner, G. Marom

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Abstract

γ-Crystallinity is the rarest form of isotactic polypropylene (iPP). Crystallization on fiber surfaces - transcrystallization - is a well known phenomena, generated by the relatively high nucleus concentration at the fiber surface which induces laterally restricted crystal growth. iPP β-oriented crystallinity can be induced either under shear stresses produced by pulling on the fiber or by using a specific nucleating agent. An experimental technique which produces γ-transcrystallinity of significant thickness and to confirm its characterization by X-ray diffraction was examined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2534-2538
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics
Volume37
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 1999

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