ISSN:
0887-624X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The kinetic aspects of the bisphenol-A polycarbonate-polyethylene terephthalate exchange reaction are studied. Though the overall mechanism of transesterification is reversible, the kinetics can be treated from a more simple model of two consecutive reactions, due to the decomposition of the alkyl carbonate formed. The values of the kinetic parameters, similar to those obtained for the bisphenol-A polycarbonate-polybutylene terephthalate transesterification, suggest that the most likely mechanism is a direct ester-ester interchange reaction which can also be catalyzed by additives such as titanium derivatives.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pola.1986.080241215