Summary: A kinetic model for the free radical grafting of maleic anhydride (MAH) onto polypropylene (PP) was developed. The model is able to predict the effect of MAH and initiator concentrations on the grafting degree as well as the changes in the polymer molecular weight distribution during the grafting process. Simulation results are validated by comparison with data from different sources, showing that the model is able to represent reasonably the main trends of the experimentally measured variables both in batch (internal mixer, static film) and in continuous processing (twin-screw extruder), under different conditions. Model predictions are also compared well with a Monte Carlo simulation previously presented in the literature for the same process. 相似文献
This paper presents the studies on the grafting of MAH onto PP performed in solution by means of ultrasonic initiation. The effect of sonic intensity and monomer concentration on the amount of grafted MAH was investigated. It was found that grafting reaction could be initiated by ultrasound at ambient temperatures in the absence of an initiator. The quantity of product grafted was found to be 1.35%. It has been shown that optimum conditions for grafting are reached at an ultrasonic intensity of 300 W and a MAH concentration of 30%. PP‐g‐MAH is characterized by FTIR and XRD. DSC shows that the crystallinity of PP‐g‐MAH is lower than that of pure PP.
