Table 1.
Mechanical properties of rPET fibers produced from various polymer solutions.
rPET Concentration (wt %) | Mechanical Properties | ||
---|---|---|---|
Tensile Strength (MPa) | Modulus (MPa) | Strain at Break (%) | |
7 | 3.5 ± 0.7 | 21.6 ± 4.4 | 100 ± 20 |
10 | 4.3 ± 0.2 | 34.4 ± 7.1 | 167 ± 32 |
13 | 9.2 ± 1.4 | 192 ± 56.1 | 237 ± 74 |