Abstract
The possibility of being able to modify existing trunk polymers with monomers by one-step grafting methods is a potentially very useful technique for increasing the range of renewable resource materials available for polymer applications. Both ionising radiation1–7 and UV6–11are convenient initiatiors for these reactions. For high radiation grafting yields with certain materials, relatively large radiation doses or inert atmospheres are required during reaction. Methods for lowering the total radiation dose are thus useful, both economically and also for minimising competing degradation of the trunk polymer, especially where such materials are radiation sensitive.
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Davis, N.P., Garnett, J.L., Ang, C.H., Geldard, L. (1983). Novel UV and Radiation Polymerisation Methods for Modifying Polyolefins, Cellulose and Leather. In: Carraher, C.E., Sperling, L.H. (eds) Polymer Applications of Renewable-Resource Materials. Polymer Science and Technology, vol 17. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3503-0_20
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