The investigation of α→β phase transition in poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)
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The phase transition from the non-polar α-phase to the polar β-phase of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) has been investigated using micro-Raman spectroscopy, which is advantageous for being a non-destructive technique. Films of α-PVDF were subjected to stretching under controlled rates and at 80°C, the transition to β-PVDF being monitored by the decrease in the Raman band at 794 cm-1 characteristic of the α-phase, with the concomitant increase in the 839 cm-1 band characteristic of the β-phase. Poling with negative corona discharge was found to affect the a-PVDF morphology improving the Raman bands related to this crystalline phase. This effect is minimized for films stretched to higher ratios. Significantly, corona-induced effects could not be observed with the other experimental techniques, viz. X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy.
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Band structure, Nondestructive examination, Polymer films, Raman spectroscopy, Vinyl resins, X ray diffraction, Band characteristics, Micro Raman spectroscopy, Non polar phases, Raman bands, Phase transitions
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Proceedings - International Symposium on Electrets, v. 2005, p. 178-181.
