ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Thermal degradation
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Poly-Lactic Acid
;
Molecular weight changes
;
Degradation of Polymers
;
Activation energy of chain scission
;
chain stiffening
;
Electronic spectra
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The study of molecular weight and rate of change of molecular weight during thermal degradation of PLA suggests the random nature of chain scission with activation energy of 28 kcal/mol. The rate of weight loss indicates the formation of the volatiles by chain end initiation. The melting temperature of the polymer initially decreases and afterwards increases with increase in time of heating due to chain stiffening.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01452999
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