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:
The use of the KMnO4 - oxalic acid redox system to initiate graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fiber has been investigated. The rate of grafting was determined by varying the concentrations of monomer, KMnO4, oxalic acid, acidity of the medium, and temperature. The graft yield increases steadily with increasing KMnO4 concentration. The graft yield is also influenced with concentration. The graft yield is also influenced with temperature. The effect of certain solvents on the rate of grafting has been investigated, and a suitable reaction mechanism has been proposed.
Additional Material:
10 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1982.070270624
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