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Autoxidized Oleic Acid Bifunctional Macro Peroxide Initiators for Free Radical and Condensation Polymerization. Synthesis and Characterization of Multiblock Copolymers

Journal Article · · Journal of Polymers and the Environment
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  1. Kapadokya University, Department of Aircraft Airframe Engine Maintenance (Turkey)
  2. Bülent Ecevit University, Department of Nano Technology Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (Turkey)
  3. Bülent Ecevit University, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Turkey)
  4. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Bioengineering Department (Turkey)
Autoxidation of unsaturated fatty acids gives fatty acid macroperoxide initiators containing two functionalities which can lead to free radical and condensation polymerizations in a single pot. The oleic acid macroperoxide initiator obtained by ecofriendly autoxidation (Pole4m) was used in both the free radical polymerization of styrene and the condensation polymerization with amine-terminated polyethylene glycol (PEGNH2) to obtain triblock branched graft copolymers. The narrow molar masses of the poly oleic acid-g-styrene (PoleS) and poly oleic acid-g-styrene-g-PEG (PoSG) graft copolymers were successfully obtained. The inclusion of oleic acid decreased the glass transition temperature of the polystyrene segment because of the plasticizing effect of oleic acid. In addition, a mechanical property of the copolymer was improved when compared with the pure PS. Structural characterization, morphology of the fracture surface, micelle formation, thermal analysis and molar masses of the obtained products were also evaluated.
OSTI ID:
22959284
Journal Information:
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Journal Name: Journal of Polymers and the Environment Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 27; ISSN 1566-2543
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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