Photo-DSC I: A new tool to study the semi-crystalline polymer accelerated photo-ageing

The irradiation system of photo-DSC was also compared with a usual accelerating device and no difference was detected in the chemical alteration of the polymeric matrix. Meanwhile, with photo-DSC, the photo-ageing was accelerated compared to a usual accelerating device. By using photo-DSC, atmosphere, exposure time, light intensity and ageing temperature were accurately controlled.