Surface modification to enhance photo-stability of polymers
Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, P. O. Box: 64021, Baghdad, Iraq.
Review Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 11(02), 080–088.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2022.11.2.0130
Publication history:
Received on 15 April 2022; revised on 17 May 2022; accepted on 20 May 2022
Abstract:
Photo-degradation is an irreversible alteration in the chemical, mechanical and physical properties of polymers, these alterations are a result of photon absorption from sunlight. UV-light is considered to be the main factor for initiating photo-degradation process of polymers. To extend the lifetime of polymers, their durability, overall minimization of the rate of photo degradation and protection of polymers against environmental factors, stabilizers are introduced to polymers. In addition, since the interaction of the polymer with its environment occurs mainly at the surface of the polymer, therefore surface modification of polymers is used to enhance the UV photo-stabilization. This method can also provide a more durable, weather resistant and photo-stable polymers.
Keywords:
Photo-Stability; Surface Modification; Photo Degradation; Photo Stabilization
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