Table 3.
DSC parameters and output for material characterization.
| Fiber characterization (material code) | Samples masses (mg) | Heating rate (°C/min) | Heating range (°C) | Average Tg (°C) | Average Tm (°C) | Average Tc (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly oriented PET (M1) | 2.6, 2.47, 2.68 | 10 | 20 to 270 | 80.92 | 252.36 | – |
| Polypropylene PP (M2) | 2.85, 3.14 | 10 | −50 to 200 | −36.43 | 163.62 | – |
| Pre-oriented PET (M3A) | 3.93, 3.59, 4.18 | 10 | 20 to 280 | 69.86 | 243.14 | 110.7 |
| Highly oriented PET (M3B) | 3.06, 3.54, 3.95, 3.79 | 10 | 20 to 270 | 80.95 | 252.4 | – |
| Nylon 6 PA (M4) | 3.19, 3.76 | 10 | 0 to 280 | 47.55 | 222.94 | – |