Abstract
The effects of 1.75 MeV N5+ ion beams of varying fluences, ranging from 1x1011 to 5x1014 ions/cm2 on structural, optical, and chemical properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer, have been investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD), UV–Visible spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The XRD patterns of PET samples show that the crystallinity increases with ion irradiation of fluences 4x1011 and 5x1012 ions/cm2. Optical bandgap energy decreases more at the ion fluences of 5x1014 ions/cm2. Absorption maxima shifted towards a higher wavelength value due to the formation of extended conjugation. Acetylenic (-C≡C-) group formation and free CO2 group are confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. The reaction mechanism of the degradation product formation chemistry is discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
