Features of Graft Copolymer Formation Through Reaction of Functionalized Polyolefins With Poly-\epsilon-Caprolactam

Authors

Elisa PASSAGLIA
Francesco PICCHIONI
Mauro AGLIETTO
Giocomo RUGGERI
Francesco CIARDELLI

DOI

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Abstract

The reaction in the melt of polyolefins containing 2-diethylsuccinate groups (DES) with poly-\epsilon-caprolactam (PA6) to give a graft copolymer was investigated under different conditions. Even using a large excess of DES groups over the PA6 terminal amino groups the graft copolymer yield resulted only partial thus suggesting a kinetic control of the reaction. The effect of various catalysts was then examined taking into account results obtained in a model reaction between a low molecular weight amine and diethylsuccinate. The results are discussed in terms of side reactions and miscibility of the pristine polymers.

First Page

262

Last Page

269

Recommended Citation

PASSAGLIA, Elisa; PICCHIONI, Francesco; AGLIETTO, Mauro; RUGGERI, Giocomo; and CIARDELLI, Francesco (1997) "Features of Graft Copolymer Formation Through Reaction of Functionalized Polyolefins With Poly-\epsilon-Caprolactam," Turkish Journal of Chemistry: Vol. 21: No. 4, Article 5. Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/chem/vol21/iss4/5