Plasticizers in Polymers-Polymer Solutions

  • Plasticizers in Polymers-Polymer Solutions
  • Plasticizers in Polymers-Polymer Solutions
  • Plasticizers in Polymers-Polymer Solutions
  • What makes a polymer a good plasticizer?
  • It is nowadays established that good plasticization implies secondary bonds, also known as intermolecular forces, with the polymer. The attraction between plasticizer molecules and the polymer must be as strong as the interactions between molecules in the single components to generate an efficient polymer-plasticizer interaction.
  • How do you plasticize a polymer?
  • A polymer can be internally plasticized by chemically modifying the polymer or monomer. This increases flexibility. It involves copolymerization of the monomers of the desired polymer (having high Tg) and that of the plasticizer (having low Tg) so that the plasticizer is an integral part of the polymer chain.
  • Why do plasticizers soften polymers?
  • Internal plasticizers generally have bulky structures that provide polymers with more space to move around and prevent polymers from coming close together. Therefore, they soften polymers by lowering the Tg and, thus, reducing elastic modulus.
  • How does a plasticizer interact with a polymer?
  • External plasticizers have a low vapor pressure. They interact with the polymer at high temperatures without a chemical reaction. The interaction happens through their solvent or swelling ability. It's essential to differentiate between solvent plasticizers and nonsolvent plasticizers.
  • Which polymers are plasticized?
  • The plasticizers produced have been applied in 60 polymers and more than 30 groups of products. Industrially, the most common plasticized polymers are PVC, poly (vinyl butyral) (PVB), poly (vinyl acetate) (PVAc), acrylics, cellulose molding compounds, nylon, polyamides and certain copolyamides.
  • Are polar plasticizers compatible with polar polymers?
  • Lower Mw plasticizers have a noticeable plasticization effect than their higher counterparts. Good compatibility requires matching polar plasticizers with polymers that have polar groups. The distance of the polymer's polar groups also influences the plasticizer polarity needed.

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