| Abbreviations | |
| DSC | differential scanning calorimetry |
| HDPE | high-density polyethylene |
| LD | longitudinal direction |
| LDPE | low-density polyethylene |
| LLDPE | linear low-density polyethylene |
| MFI | melt flow index |
| NPO | non-polyolefin |
| PA-6 | polyamide-6 |
| PET | polyethylene terephthalate |
| PO | polyolefine |
| PP | polypropylene |
| PS | polystyrene |
| SEM | scanning electron microscopy |
| TD | transversal direction |
| Symbols | |
| °C | degrees Celsius |
| E | elastic modulus |
| J/g | joule per gram |
| kN | kilonewton |
| kV | kilovolt |
| mm | millimeter |
| mm/min | millimeter per minute |
| MPa | megapascal |
| N | newton |
| Tprocessing | processing temperature |
| wt% | weight fraction |
| melting enthalpy of the 100% crystalline polymer | |
| ΔHcc | cold crystallization enthalpy |
| ΔHm | melting enthalpy |
| εb | strain at break |
| εy | strain at yield |
| σy | yield strength |
| Χc | degree of crystallinity |
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