Thermal Degradation of Blends of Polystyrene and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) and the copolymer, poly(styrene-co-sodium 4-styrenesulfonate)

Authors

Qiang Yao, Marquette University
Charles Wilkie, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

12-1999

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Polymer Degradation and Stability

Source ISSN

0141-3910

Abstract

The thermal degradation of blends and copolymers of styrene with styrenesulfonic acid has been studied using thermogravimetric analysis, TGA/FTIR, and cone calorimetry. The blends have enhanced thermal stability relative to virgin polystyrene but there is no enhancement in thermal stability for the copolymers. Apparently, it is necessary to have adjacent sulfonic acid groups in order to permit the formation of a graphite-like char which can provide thermal protection to the polymer. It is necessary to have a good match in degradation temperatures of the two components if one is to have significantly enhanced thermal stability.

Comments

Accepted version. Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 66, No. 3 (December 1999): 379-384. DOI. © 1999 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Yao, Qiang and Wilkie, Charles, "Thermal Degradation of Blends of Polystyrene and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) and the copolymer, poly(styrene-co-sodium 4-styrenesulfonate)" (1999). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 748.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/748