Abstract
Equilibrium sorption and kinetics of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl n-propyl ketone (MnPK), and methyl i-propyl ketone (MiPK) uptake in uniform, biaxially oriented, semicrystalline polyethylene terephthalate films were determined at 35°C and low penetrant activity. Sorption isotherms for all penetrants were well described by the dual-mode sorption model. Sorption and desorption kinetics were described either by Fickian diffusion or a two-stage model incorporating Fickian diffusion at short times and protracted polymer structural relaxation at long times. Diffusion coefficients and equilibrium solubility at fixed relative pressure decreased in the following order: acetone>MEK>MnPK>MiPK. Diffusion coefficients for each penetrant increased with increasing penetrant concentration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5619-5628 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Gravimetric sorption
- Ketones
- Polyethylene terephthalate