Photolysis of polyesters: Poly(propylene-1,2-maleate) and poly(propylene-1,2-ortho-phthalate) |
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Authors: | J Lucki JF Rabek B Rånby C Ekström |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Polymer Technology, Stockholm, Sweden;2. Department of Chemical Technology, The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden |
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Abstract: | A spectroscopic study of the photo-oxidation of poly(propylene-1,2-maleate), poly(propylene-1,2-o-phthalate) and poly(propylene-1,2-maleate-o-phthalate) under 280–480 nm radiation was investigated in detail. Results obtained indicate that, during photolysis of these polyesters, the primary photoreactions involve excitation of conjugated structures: carbonyl groups (in ester groups)—double bonds or carbonyl groups-phenylene rings. The secondary reactions occur by complicated mechanisms resulting in oxidation, scission, radical termination and cross-linking of structures present in the photolysed polyesters. Light of wavelength 280–480 nm causes deterioration in the polyesters in the early stages of irradiation. Singlet oxygen does not react with these polyesters even during long periods of exposure. Photo-oxidation mechanism occurs by free radical mechanism. |
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