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37.1: Invited Paper: Using twin screw extrusion technology for the Inclusion of Phosphors with Polymers to accelerate plant growth under cover
Author(s) -
Tarverdi Karnik,
Fern George R.,
Marsh Paul,
Ireland Terry,
Qi Kun,
Silver Jack
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
sid symposium digest of technical papers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.351
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 2168-0159
pISSN - 0097-966X
DOI - 10.1002/sdtp.13509
Subject(s) - phosphor , extrusion , polymer , materials science , cover (algebra) , composite material , chemical engineering , polymer science , mechanical engineering , optoelectronics , engineering
Methods of introducing and dispersing different phosphor particles into polymers using extrusion technology are reported. The extrusion and blending of phosphor/polymer combinations containing different percentages of phosphor and subsequent film blowing was studied. The phosphor/polymer films had their light emitting properties optimised to closely match plant growth requirements. The final films performance was evaluated for horticultural applications.