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Polymer-gas reactions (air pollutants: NO2 and SO2) as function of pressure, UV light, temperature, and morphology: A surveyReactions of various polymers, such as polystyrene and its stereo-specific isomers, butylrubber, nylon, etc., with nitrogen dioxide and sulfur-dioxide were studied over the past few years. More recently, work has been initiated on the influence of polymer morphology on degradation of polymers in presence of these gases, near UV radiation and oxygen. Unexpected effects have been observed during chain scission near room temperature. Thus, for instance, isotactic polystyrene of various crystallinities, as far as extent and type are concerned, show marked differences in their degradation characteristics. Thus, for instance, crystalline polymers show faster degradation than amorphous ones, which seems to be contrary to expectations. However, this phenomenon can be explained in quite a consistent manner. The importance of all these reactions in connection with air pollution is briefly discussed.
Document ID
19730008413
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jellinek, H. H. G.
(Clarkson Coll. of Technology Potsdam, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NBS The Mech. of Pyrolysis, Oxidation, and Burning of Org. Mater.
Subject Category
Chemistry
Accession Number
73N17140
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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