UV+Light+Degradation+of+Fishing+Line

media type="file" key="Science Lab.mp3" width="240" height="20" Image 1: Testing the break point of the nylon monofilament with the Rapala fish scale
 * UV DEGRADATION OF NYLON MONOFILAMENT. Joe Miller and Brennan White.** The purpose of this experiment is to examine the effects of UV degradation on nylon monofilament and determine the most effective way to slow the process of UV degradation. Sunscreen and black paper were both used in an attempt to slow the chemical process of UV degradation. This research is aimed to help solve the problem of nylon fishing decaying when it is exposed to UV light. The results of this experiment were inconclusive and further research is needed to truly determine the most effective way to slow the process of UV degradation. If further research can determine the most effective way to slow this process, the findings could be applied to a range of different areas, including but not limited to, fishing line, cables, clothing and other materials made of high strength fibers.

Figure 1: UV Degradation of Nylon Fishing Line Citations: Raleigh,Amit.“//__Improving Uvresistance of high strength fibers__//”, May 2005. DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILE ENGINEERING, CHEMISTRY, AND SCIENCE. 3/3/2010.[] Wikipedia//. “__Nylon__//.” 1 March 2010 Wikipedia Organization. 3 March 2010. []