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:
Nonaqueous dispersion (NAD) of poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) particles sterically stabilized by poly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate) were examined by ESR spectroscopy after introduction of a trace quantity of a spin probe, 3-carbomoyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl 3-pyrolin-1-yloxy. ESR spectra were monitored as a function of temperature from -160 to 100°C. In spite of the complex morphology of the particle, it is found that the behavior of the probe in the NAD was essentially identical to that in a pure PVAc matrix. Solvent penetration into (NAD) particles were studied. These colloidal particles were exposed to a dilute solution of the spin probe, and the bimodal distribution of the ESR spectra of this probe molecule were carefully monitored as a function of time. Fickian-type diffusion of spin probes into the particles was observed and a spherical model was employed to obtain the diffusion coefficients (D) in various solvents. D values were found around 10-15 cm2/s and were interpreted as the parameter, inversely proportional to the apparent viscosity of the environment inside the PVAc particle. The maximum amount of diffused solvent molecules (M∞) into the PVAc particle was found inversely proportional to polymer-solvent interaction through the solubility parameters. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
9 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1993.070491102
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