Ageing,weathering and stabilisation of polymers |
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Authors: | Gerald Scott |
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Abstract: | The common chemical basis of thermal ageing and weathering are outlined, and the mechanisms of antioxidant action which follow from thermal and photo-oxidation are discussed. The physical behaviour of antioxidants and stabilisers in polymers is assuming increasing importance as the polymer environment becomes more aggressive, and the rationale for the development of polymer-bound antioxidants is discussed. |
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