| Abstract: | The phosphorescence from the nylon polymers 6, 66, 11, and 12 has been studied from the aspects of excitation and emission wavelength location and of emission lifetime. In contrast to the other nylons, the 66 polymer exhibits two distinct phosphorescence bands, both of which are sensitive to thermal and photochemical oxidation of the polymer. The species responsible for these emissions are concluded to be carbonyl in nature and their role in the complex reactions that occur during thermal and photochemical oxidation of the polymer is discussed. |
