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Polymerization induced by electron-beam irradiation of octadecyl methacrylate in the form of a multilayer or monolayer

Journal Article · · J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed.; (United States)

In continuation of the previous series of studies, polymerization of octadecyl methacrylate (ODMA) induced by electron beams has been investigated in a form of its multilayer or monolayer in an attempt to prepare a stable thin polymer film having a regular layer structure. ODMA multilayers were prepared by the Langmuir-Blodgett technique and irradiated with electron beams from a Van de Graaff accelerator. Multiple reflection infrared spectroscopy and x-ray diffractometry revealed that the ODMA multilayer was polymerized to give a thin polymer film having a regular layered structure when irradiated in nitrogen atmosphere, but no indication of polymerization was observed when irradiated in air. A preliminary study on the ODMA monolayer at a nitrogen--water interface indicated that the monolayer was polymerized.

Research Organization:
Japan Atomic Energy Research Inst., Osaka
OSTI ID:
5268653
Journal Information:
J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed.; (United States) Vol. 15:4; ISSN JPLCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English