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Preparation, Characterization and Photostability of Nanocomposite Films Based on Poly(acrylic acid) and Montmorillonite

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Author(s):
Virgínia de Alencar Muniz Gonzaga [1] ; Bruno Alvim Chrisostomo [2] ; Alessandra Lima Poli [2] ; Carla Cristina Schmitt [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Química de São Carlos - Brasil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos, Av Trab Sao Carlense 400, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: MATERIALS RESEARCH-IBERO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MATERIALS; v. 21, n. 4 2018-05-07.
Abstract

Polyacrylic acid (PAA)/clay mineral (SWy-1) nanocomposites were prepared by intercalation in solution and their photostability was evaluated. For the nanocomposite films containing 5, 10 and 20 wt % in SWy-1 mass occurred intercalation along with some clay exfoliation, while for PAA/30%SWy-1, the intercalation of PAA chains into the clay interlayers was observed. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images of the films suggested that nanocomposite films are homogeneous, indicating efficient dispersion of the polymer matrix into the SWy-1 clay. The thermal degradation temperatures of depolymerisation for the nanocomposite films were higher (362-370 °C) than pure PAA (361 °C), which means that the presence of SWy-1 clay promotes thermal stabilization.The photooxidative degradation of pure PAA and nanocomposite films was followed using Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC). The degradation rate constant for pure PAA was higher than nanocomposite films; therefore, the increase of SWy-1concentration detained the degradation of PAA. The presence of SWy-1 clay contributes for the photostabilization of the material. SWy-1 has ability to disperse the incident light as well as also to absorb part of the UV light instead of PAA, hence minimizing the degradation rate. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/19656-0 - Photoinitiation of polymerization and degradation of polymers multicomponent
Grantee:Carla Cristina Schmitt Cavalheiro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants