Abstract
The formation of conjugated double bonds in polyvinylchloride (PVC) films by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is analyzed using an in situ laser‐monitoring technique we have developed to measure changes in transmittance of thin UV‐irradiated PVC films. Conjugated polyenes of different lengths are produced by laser irradiation at 193 and 248‐nm wavelengths. This technique promises to have broader applications in the study of polymer reaction mechanisms and kinetics.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Volume | 77 |
State | Published - May 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- polyvinylchloride
- ultraviolet irradiation
Disciplines
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics
- Polymer Chemistry