Ultrasonic degradation of polymer solutions. 1. Polystyrene revisited

Gareth J. Price; Paul F. Smith

doi:10.1002/pi.4990240306

Ultrasonic degradation of polymer solutions. 1. Polystyrene revisited

Gareth J. Price, Paul F. Smith

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University of Bath

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Abstract

The results of ultrasonic irradiation of polystyrene solutions in toluene, benzene and carbon tetrachloride are described. The effect of a range of conditions such as ultrasonic intensity, solution concentration and varying solvents were investigated. The non‐random nature of the degradation process was clearly demonstrated and the effect of different solvents was interpreted in terms of their thermodynamic properties.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	159-164
Number of pages	6
Journal	Polymer International
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.4990240306
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1991

Keywords

molecular weight distribution
molecular weight modification
polymer degradation
Ultrasound

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Polymers and Plastics

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