The effect of sand wind, temperature and exposure time on tri-layer polyethylene film used as greenhouse roof

K. Djakhdane, A. Dehbi, A. H I Mourad, A. Zaoui, P. Picuno

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Abstract

This work aims at studying the degradable effect of artificial ageing on tri-layer stabilised low- density polyethylene (PE) films used as greenhouse cover in the North Africa environment. The film was supplied by Agrofilm company, Algeria. Colour additives and infra-red and ultraviolet stabilisers were used. Optical, thermal, surface and mechanical properties have been investigated for virgin sample and samples exposed to sand wind for different exposure periods (1, 2, 4 and 8 h) of artificial ageing at a temperature of 40°C simulating Saharan environment. The findings of this study show that the harsh environmental conditions of exposure to temperature and sand wind have significant degradable effects on the properties of the PE film. The transmission of the film and its mechanical properties have reduced significantly due to exposure to sand wind and temperature. The study revealed also that the degradation parameters measured are directly related to the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural greenhouse.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6
Number of pages1
JournalPlastics, Rubber and Composites
Volume45
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Ageing
  • Degradation
  • Temperature and sand wind
  • Tri-layer LDPE films

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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