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Characterization Techniques Used to Study Various Macro and Nanocomposites of PTT

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Poly Trimethylene Terephthalate

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The present chapter is a brief discussion on the characterization techniques most generally employed for the analysis of the renowned engineering polymer, polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). Characterization is necessary in order to explain the properties. When it becomes a composite, by the addition of a second phase such as a filler, there is an obvious change in its properties, and it should be thoroughly studied and explained. The different techniques involve thermal, mechanical, morphological, rheological, and crystallization studies. In addition to these methods, permeability and absorption studies are also included.

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    Arunima Reghunadhan

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Sari, P.S., Reghunadhan, A. (2023). Characterization Techniques Used to Study Various Macro and Nanocomposites of PTT. In: Ajitha, A.R., Thomas, S. (eds) Poly Trimethylene Terephthalate. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7303-1_6

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