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Radiation grafting of styrene onto polypropylene fibres by a 10MeV electron beam

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 76; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.radphyschem.2006.05.009

1879-0895

Ali Vahdat, S. Hajir Bahrami, Nor Faezah Ansari, Farhood Ziaie,

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The radiation-induced graft copolymerization is an effective method for modification of the chemical and physical properties of polypropylene. Graft copolymerization of styrene onto polypropylene fibers has been studied by simultaneous irradiation method, using a 10 MeV electron beam. Samples were irradiated in an environment of nitrogen gas. The effects of radiation dose and styrene concentration in methanol, on the grafting yield were investigated. The effects of polyfunctional monomer, i.e., trimethylopropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) and acid (sulfuric acid) on the grafting yield were also examined. The grafted samples were then sulfonated and allowed to react with solution of a basic dye. The samples were characterized by mechanical properties and thermal stability. The mechanical properties of the radiated samples were reduced and the grafted samples had lower mechanical properties.