2011
DOI: 10.1002/pen.21992
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Degradation and accelerated ageing of poly(ether block amide) thermoplastic elastomers

Abstract: Unstabilized poly(ether block amide) (PEBA, PEBAX) of the type used in angioplasty balloons was aged at temperatures of 18-858C for periods of up to 313 days. Since PEBA is used in safety critical applications, understanding the effects and underlying mechanisms of ageing and the validity of accelerated ageing protocols is vital. Mechanical testing indicated an increase in modulus during ageing consistent with embrittlement. An activation energy (E a ) of 47.3 kJ mol 21 was calculated over the temperature rang… Show more

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“…The FTIR spectra of renewable P72R53 and 40R53 are shown, respectively, in Figure and , while the peak assignments, in accordance with the literature, are reported in Table .…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 73%
“…The FTIR spectra of renewable P72R53 and 40R53 are shown, respectively, in Figure and , while the peak assignments, in accordance with the literature, are reported in Table .…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 73%
“…[20][21][22] Figure 9 shows the TG and DTG curves of PEBA. [20][21][22] Figure 9 shows the TG and DTG curves of PEBA.…”
Section: Tg Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is quite clear that for PA6/GO 1 wt% there is no prominent γ phase peak thus leading to the conclusion that GO inclusion has either inhibited the formation of the γ phase or promoted the growth of α phase crystallites. The α phase typically occurs in quenched PA6 while a mixture of α and γ phases is seen in annealed samples .…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%