Grafting reactions onto

Grafting reactions onto a polymer backbone with a polymeric initiator have recently been reported by Hazer [56-60]. Active polystyrene [56], active polymethyl methacrylate [57], or macroazoinitiator [58,59] was mixed with a biopolyester polyhydroxynonanaate [60] (PHN) or polybutadiene to be carried out by thermal grafting reactions. The grafting reactions of PHN with polymer radicals may proceed by H-abstraction from the tertier carbon atom in the same manner as free radical modification reactions of polypropylene or polyhy-droxybutyratevalerate [61,62]. 

Thus the grafting reaction onto soft tissues is highly versatile. It takes place with many monomers and different initiator systems such as CAN, persulfate-bisulfite, and donor-acceptor monomers. Although the polymerization is inhibited by oxygen and thus air, it is conducted readily in a nitrogen or carbon dioxide atmosphere. 

Incorporations of probe molecules and chromophores are the most widespread functionalizations with various goals aimed at. As mostly limited degrees of functionalization are wanted, such polysoaps are conveniently prepared either by copolymerization [331] or by grafting reactions onto polysoaps or polysoap precursors. 

Figure 17. Grafting reaction onto oxidized cellulose samples.

Grafting reaction onto surface carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals... 

GLERIA ET AL. Grafting Reactions onto Poly(organophosphazenes)... 

Jois, Y.H.R., Bronk, J.M. Free Radical Graft Reactions onto Polyolefins Studies on Model Compounds. Polymer, 37,4345-4356 (1996). 

Polymers containing oxazoline groups are obtained either by grafting the 2-oxazoline onto a suitable existing polymer such as polyethylene or polyphenylene oxide or alternatively by copolymerising a monomer such as styrene or methyl methacrylate with a small quantity (<1%) of a 2-oxazoline. The grafting reaction may be carried out very rapidly (3-5 min) in an extruder at temperatures of about 200°C in the presence of a peroxide such as di-t-butyl peroxide Figure 7.13). 

We modified polyanionic polymers by use of a grafting reaction of hydrophobic groups onto the polymers. After an extensive evaluation for the affinity of the hy-drophobically modified (hydrophobized) polymers to cell membrane, the immuno-stimulating activity of polymers was investigated by in vitro or ex vivo experiments. Consequently, the increased biological activity was found in the hydrophobized polymer, indicating that... 

When tertiary butyl hydrogen peroxide (TBHP) was used alone as the radical initiator, no grafting of methylmethacrylate (MMA) onto wool was observed. However, TBHP in conjunction with mineral acids, such as H2SO4, HNO3, or HCIO4 afforded good results [26]. Protonation of TBHP by the acid aided in the dissociation of TBHP to yield free radicals, which initiated grafting reaction. 

Grafting reactions alter the physical and mechanical properties of the polymer used as a substrate. Grafting differs from normal chemical modification (e.g., functionalization of polymers) in the possibility of tailoring material properties to a specific end use. For example, cellulose derivatization improves various properties of the original cellulose, but these derivatives cannot compete with many of the petrochemically derived synthetic polymers. Thus, in order to provide a better market position for cellulose derivatives, there is little doubt that further chemical modification is required. Accordingly, grafting of vinyl monomers onto cellulose or cellulose derivatives may improve the intrinsic properties of these polymers. 

Chitosan, having a similar chemical backbone as cellulose, is a linear polymer composed of a partially deacety-lated material of chitin [(l-4)-2-acetamide-2-deoxy-/3-D-glucan]. Grafting copolymer chains onto chitosan can improve some properties of the resulting copolymers [48-50]. Yang et al. [16] reported the grafting reaction of chitosan using the Ce(IV) ion as an initiator, but no detailed mechanism of this initiation has been published so far. 

Photoinduced free radical graft copolymerization onto a polymer surface can be accomplished by several different techniques. The simplest method is to expose the polymer surface (P-RH) to UV light in the presence of a vinyl monomer (M). Alkyl radicals formed, e.g. due to main chain scission or other reactions at the polymer surface can then initiate graft polymerization by addition of monomer (Scheme 1). Homopolymer is also initiated (HRM-). 

When the photostabilization of a polymer material is to be obtained through such a surface treatment process, it is all important to make sure that the protective effect will last throughout the service life and therefore to ensure a long-term adhesion of the coating onto the substrate. This can be best achieved by promoting a grafting reaction between the two elements (20). For that purpose, the photoinitiator was partly incorporated in the top layer of the PVC plate by a surface treatment with an acetone solution. Upon UV-irradiation of the resin-coated sample, the following reactions are expected to occur ... 

The original catalyst for this reaction is Pd(PPh3)4. Heterogenization of this catalyst was attempted by grafting it onto functionalized polystyrene or modified silica gels,185 which increased significantly the selectivity for the reaction of 3-acetoxy-5-carbomethoxy-l-cyclohexene with diphenylamine. Data concerning the stability of these solids are, however, not reported. 

Graft copolymerization can be initiated by physical or chemical processes. This paper describes methods for chemical initiation of grafting onto cellulosic fibers with special emphasis on recent developments, i.e. studies from the last 10-15 years. The initiation reactions may be free radical or ionic processes. The grafting reaction may also be a condensation or addition process. 

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