37.1: Invited Paper: Using twin screw extrusion technology for the Inclusion of Phosphors with Polymers to accelerate plant growth under cover. (4th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tarverdi, Karnik; Fern, George R.; Marsh, Paul; Ireland, Terry; Qi, Kun; Silver, Jack
• Is Part Of: Digest of technical papers. Volume 50(2019)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 403
• Page End: 404
• Publication Date: 2019-10-04
• Subjects: twin screw extrusion -- phosphors -- polymer films -- blending; Information display systems -- Congresses; 621.3815422
• DOI: 10.1002/sdtp.13509
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0097-966X

Abstract

Abstract : Methods of introducing and dispersing different phosphor particles into polymers using extrusion technology are reported. The extrusion and blending of phosphor/polymer combinations containing different percentages of phosphor and subsequent film blowing was studied. The phosphor/polymer films had their light emitting properties optimised to closely match plant growth requirements. The final films performance was evaluated for horticultural applications.