Bioplastics for Solar Thermal Applications: Potential of Bio-PE and PTT for Swimming Pool Solar Collectors

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Abstract

Within this study bioplastics – bio-poly(ethylene) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) – i.e. polymers based on renewable resources, are comprehensively evaluated and tested as to their principle applicability as absorber mate-rial in swimming pool solar collectors. Investigations showed that the considered bioplastics possess a high potential for application in solar thermal devices in general. However, further optimization, especially of long-term performance and maximum operating temper-ature by tailoring molecular and supramolecular structure as well as by addition of additives and fillers is required.

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Original languageGerman
Title of host publicationANTEC 2015
Subtitle of host publicationconference proceedings ; ... annual technical conference & exhibition
Place of PublicationBrookfield
Pages200-204
Number of pages5
Volume2015
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventAntec@NPE 2015 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 23 Mar 201527 Mar 2015

Conference

ConferenceAntec@NPE 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period23/03/1527/03/15