<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This work deals with the study of polymers, and, in particular, polyethylene; its production, types, properties, and usage. The experimental part evaluates the changes of properties of the polyethylene film to be reused under various exposure conditions and selection of the most suitable medium for its application. The film made of low-density polyethylene (LD-PE) was influenced by aggressive media with different pH, specifically Savo for the disinfection, Savo as a Saponate for dish washing and Coca-Cola. On LD-PE films the water absorption and melting temperature evaluation tests were performed. Carried out tests show that the most aggressive medium for LD-PE film from used media is Coca-Cola. The most effective application of LD-PE film like wrapping on container transported is the Savo used as a Saponate for dish washing.</p></abstract>

This work deals with the study of polymers, and, in particular, polyethylene; its production, types, properties, and usage. The experimental part evaluates the changes of properties of the polyethylene film to be reused under various exposure conditions and selection of the most suitable medium for its application. The film made of low-density polyethylene (LD-PE) was influenced by aggressive media with different pH, specifically Savo for the disinfection, Savo as a Saponate for dish washing and Coca-Cola. On LD-PE films the water absorption and melting temperature evaluation tests were performed. Carried out tests show that the most aggressive medium for LD-PE film from used media is Coca-Cola. The most effective application of LD-PE film like wrapping on container transported is the Savo used as a Saponate for dish washing.

The changes of LD-PE films after exposure in different media

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This work deals with the study of polymers, and, in particular, polyethylene; its production, types, properties, and usage. The experimental part evaluates the...

The changes of LD-PE films after exposure in different media

Published Online: Dec 31, 2020

Page range: 185 - 189

Received: Sep 30, 2020

Accepted: Oct 28, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2020.26.32

Keywords
polyethylene, recycling, LD-PE film, water absorption, melting temperature

© 2020 Tatiana Kojnoková et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

The changes of LD-PE films after exposure in different media

Published Online: Dec 31, 2020

Page range: 185 - 189

Received: Sep 30, 2020

Accepted: Oct 28, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2020.26.32

Keywordspolyethylene, recycling, LD-PE film, water absorption, melting temperature

© 2020 Tatiana Kojnoková et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Keywords
polyethylene, recycling, LD-PE film, water absorption, melting temperature