A process for melt grafting itaconic anhydride onto polyethylene (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783639105742)

Currently, extensive research in using bio-derived polymers is being done, highlighting the importance of sustainable, green polymeric materials. Some sustainable alternatives to synthetic polymers include lignin, starch, cellulose or blends of these with petroleum-based poly-mers. In this study, free radical grafting of itaconic anhydride (IA) onto polyethylene was investigated. IA was selected because it is capable of reacting with polyethylene and amino acid residues, such as lysine. The objective of the research was to identify and investigate the effect of reaction parameters on grafting. These were: residence time, tem-perature, initial monomer concentration as well as peroxide con-centration and type. Grafting was characterized in terms of the degree of grafting (DOG), percentage reacted and the extent of side reactions.

Author: Suhaiza Hanipah,Johan Verbeek
ISBN-10: 3639105745
ISBN-13: 9783639105742
Publisher: VDM Verlag
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2008
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d