The Interaction of Vinyl Monomers and Poly(ethylene terephthalate) in the Presence of Various Initiators Produces a Physical Mixture, not a Graft Copolymer
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
11-30-1995
Publisher
Wiley
Source Publication
Journal of Polymer Science: Part A, Polymer Chemistry
Source ISSN
0887-624X
Abstract
The interaction between poly(ethylene terephthalate) and four vinyl monomers, methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, styrene, and vinyl acetate, has been studied using hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, azobisisobutyronitrile, and cobalt acetylacetonate as initiators. The ease of addition of the monomer to the polymer follows the solubility of the monomer in the polymer film. No chemical interaction occurs between the PET film and the monomer; rather, the monomer is homopolymerized within the film and forms a semi‐interpenetrating network so that the two homopolymers cannot be separated unless the PET matrix is destroyed.
Recommended Citation
Xue, Thomas J. and Wilkie, Charles, "The Interaction of Vinyl Monomers and Poly(ethylene terephthalate) in the Presence of Various Initiators Produces a Physical Mixture, not a Graft Copolymer" (1995). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 784.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/784
Comments
Journal of Polymer Science: Part A, Polymer Chemistry, Vol. 33, No. 16 (November 30, 1995): 2753-2758. DOI.