Photodegradation polymer characterization

The copolymers of carbon monoxide with olefins are of considerable importance from several different standpoints. These include the low price and ready availability of carbon monoxide, the enhanced photodegradability of the copolymers, and their easy chemical conversion to other classes of functionalized polymers. This review summarizes the chemistry involved in the synthesis, characterization, degradation and the derivatization of the copolymers. In addition, work on the spectral characterization of the copolymers have been cited. 

Rabek, J.F. (1996) Photodegradation of Polymers. Physical Characterization and Applications, Berlin Springer-Verlag. 

Characterizing the mechanisms involved in the photodegradation of the various polymers that compose organic cells offers the advisability of reviewing the majority of the mechanisms involved in the photodegradation of polymers. MDMO and MDMO-PPV can be used as an active layer, whereas polymers like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are used as substrates, and various materials are sounded for encapsulation PC, ceramic on PC, and nanocomposites. 

Kemp, T.J., McIntyre, R.A. Transition metal-doped titanium (IV) dioxide characterization and influence on photodegradation of poly(vinyl chloride). Polym. Degrad. Stab. 91, 165-194 (2006)... 

Fechine, G.J.M., Rabello, M.S., Souto Maior, R.M., Catalan , L.H. Surface characterization of photodegraded poly(ethylene terephthalate). The effect of ultraviolet absorbers. Polymer 45, 2303-2308 (2004)... 

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