ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
A butyl acrylate monomer with a small amount of photosensitizer was diffused into a slightly crosslinked polystyrene matrix. After a certain swelling time, the diffusion gradient was either fixed (by rapid photopolymerization in situ) to form a gradient polymer or changed to form an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN), once thermodynamic equilibrium was achieved. Chemical compositions were determined by FTIR. Mechanical and rheological measurements were performed using a universal testing machine and dynamic rheometer, respectively. Impact properties were evaluated with a Falling Dart Impact Tester. Compared to the IPN materials, the gradient polymers exhibit higher moduli, considerable strain, and similar impact resistance. They are also able to retain plastic properties at higher temperatures. Differences in chemical structure of equivalent layers for gradient and IPN polymers yield such differences in properties. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1995.070581208
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