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Bulk and Structure Modification of Polymers

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Handbook of Gas Sensor Materials

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Most polymeric materials used in gas sensors are not a single polymer, and they contain chemicals that modify some physical and/or chemical behavior. These additives such as solvents (porogens), cross-linkers, initiators and plasticizer are being generally added to modify properties, assist in processing, and introduce new properties to a material. Some of these additives are present in minute amounts, while others are major amounts of the overall composition. Present chapter describes these additives and analyzes their role in achievement required properties of polymers designed for applications in gas sensors. Approaches to polymer functionalizing via various methods of polymer doping and grafting are also discussed. Chapter includes 6 figures, 5 Tables and 73 references.

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Korotcenkov, G. (2014). Bulk and Structure Modification of Polymers. In: Handbook of Gas Sensor Materials. Integrated Analytical Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7388-6_24

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