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Polymer nanofibers prepared by template melt extrusion
Author(s) -
Li Huayi,
Ke Yucai,
Hu Youliang
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.22597
Subject(s) - nanofiber , materials science , extrusion , polymer , orthorhombic crystal system , microstructure , chemical engineering , phase (matter) , polymer chemistry , hexagonal phase , composite material , crystal structure , crystallography , chemistry , organic chemistry , engineering
Combining the template method with the extrusion technology, polymer nanofibers have been prepared when molten polymer is forced through the pores of anodic aluminum membrane and cooled to complete the nanofiber formation process. The microstructures of nanofibers are determined by SEM, TEM, XRD, and DSC. The results suggest that the PE nanofibers consist of extended‐chain crystals and the transition from an orthorhombic to a hexagonal phase and the latter phase melting occurs at 159.8°C. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 99: 1018–1023, 2006