Katrin Markus, Tobias Kirschbaum, Elke Metzsch-Zilligen, Rudolf Pfaendner
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Abstract
Development and evaluation of novel bio-based stabilizers including benzoates, cinnamates and phenyl propionates are presented, focusing on long-term thermal and UV stabilization performance of polypropylene. The synthesized structures include benzoates, cinnamates and phenyl propionate esters. Long-term thermal studies indicated that phenyl propionates provided superior stability compared to other structures. The analysis of carbonyl indices during accelerated aging showed lower values for phenyl propionate additives too, highlighting their effective stabilization capabilities. Double-substituted phenols outperformed mono-substituted ones in mechanical property assessments. Benzoates seem to be the only derivatives to provide some UV stability. Overall, the results suggest that the synthesized bio-based antioxidants could serve as promising alternatives to conventional stabilizers, offering potential benefits for more sustainable applications in various industries.
期刊介绍:
Polymer Degradation and Stability deals with the degradation reactions and their control which are a major preoccupation of practitioners of the many and diverse aspects of modern polymer technology.
Deteriorative reactions occur during processing, when polymers are subjected to heat, oxygen and mechanical stress, and during the useful life of the materials when oxygen and sunlight are the most important degradative agencies. In more specialised applications, degradation may be induced by high energy radiation, ozone, atmospheric pollutants, mechanical stress, biological action, hydrolysis and many other influences. The mechanisms of these reactions and stabilisation processes must be understood if the technology and application of polymers are to continue to advance. The reporting of investigations of this kind is therefore a major function of this journal.
However there are also new developments in polymer technology in which degradation processes find positive applications. For example, photodegradable plastics are now available, the recycling of polymeric products will become increasingly important, degradation and combustion studies are involved in the definition of the fire hazards which are associated with polymeric materials and the microelectronics industry is vitally dependent upon polymer degradation in the manufacture of its circuitry. Polymer properties may also be improved by processes like curing and grafting, the chemistry of which can be closely related to that which causes physical deterioration in other circumstances.