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Structural characterization and thermal decomposition of radiation induced grafting of glycidyl methacrylate onto LDPE films

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The radiation initiated grafting of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) onto low density polyethylene (LDPE) films has been investigated using a direct radiation technique. The influence of irradiation dose on the grafting yield was investigated. The grafted films were characterized to determine the structural changes with X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The optical properties and thermal stability for the graft copolymer were studied. Studies were made on the UV-absorption edge; direct allowed transitions with their optical energy gaps are determined. It was found that the γ-radiation causes a systematic shift in E opt g to a lower value for grafted samples. The activation energy of the thermal decomposition was calculated according to Horowitz and Metzger method.

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  1. Physics Department, Jubail College of Education, University of Dammam, P.O. Box 12020, Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Alshangiti, D.M. Structural characterization and thermal decomposition of radiation induced grafting of glycidyl methacrylate onto LDPE films. Int J Plast Technol 19, 178–190 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12588-015-9123-2

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