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Microwave-Assisted Syntheses of Vegetable Oil-Based Monomer: A Cleaner, Faster, and More Energy Efficient Route

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Author(s):
Alarcon, Rafael T. [1] ; Gaglieri, Caroline [1] ; de Souza, Otavio A. [2] ; Rinaldo, Daniel [1, 2] ; Bannach, Gilbert [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, UNESP Chem Dept, Sch Sci, BR-17033260 Bauru, SP - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ, UNESP Inst Chem, BR-14800900 Araraquara, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT; v. 28, n. 4 FEB 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Modification of vegetable oil into monomers and polymers is essential nowadays, considering petroleum depletion. The reaction of vegetable oils with maleic anhydride is widely known, and the final product can be obtained by a thermal conventional route, which requires 3 h for total reaction. The aim of this work was to provide a more efficient, faster, and cleaner alternative synthetic route assisted by microwave irradiation. A comprehensive experimental design indicated that it is possible to obtain higher anhydride incorporation onto vegetable oil structure with only 15 min of microwave irradiation, a reaction time 12 x less than the thermal conventional route, as well as 6 x less energy consumption. Furthermore, the higher performance was supported by the Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy (MIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (H-1-NMR), and UV-Vis analyses. The viscosity and colorimetric analyses were used to determine the aspect of modifications of final product. Thermogravimetry (TG) is fundamental to afford thermal stability and steps of mass loss, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) provides information about melting point, which proves the incorporation of the anhydride. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/03460-6 - Structural modification of triglycerides aiming new monomers and polymers, using different synthetic routes: microwave irradiation and photopolymerization
Grantee:Rafael Turra Alarcon
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 17/08820-8 - Synthesis and characterization of biopolymers from vegetable oils and glycerol following the principles of green chemistry
Grantee:Gilbert Bannach
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants