Preparation and Properties of Poly (ethylene terephthalate) Luminescence Fibers with Multi-branched Benzoic Acid Rare Earth Complex

A new multi-branched benzoic acid rare earth complex( MBBAL-Eu( III) complex) was prepared. The advanced tested technologies were employed to characterize the composition and structure of as-prepared complex. Scanning electron microscopy( SEM) image shows that as-prepared complex has a layer structure. Transmission electron microscopy( TEM) image presents that the shape of MBBAL-Eu( III) complex is similar to oval; the size is in the range of 20-50 nm. The thermogravimetric analysis( TGA) curves of MBBAL-Eu( III) complex reveal that as-prepared complex has good thermal stability. The PET luminescence fibers with MBBAL-Eu( III) complex were prepared through meltspinning and electrospun methods. The results prove that asprepared fibers with MBBAL-Eu( III) complex have good luminescent properties and show bright red light.