Abstract
Cross-linking of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was achieved by using functional 1,3,5-triazinanes and formaldehyde as cross-linking agents. This method can be considered as an alternative to acetalization of PVA by monoaldehydes. The gels obtained with the triazinane method exhibited dimensional stability and resistance against acids. Control experiments were performed to have a better insight of the gelation process. The products of control experiments and obtained gels were characterized spectroscopically by FTIR and 1H NMR and thermally by DSC. Moreover, swelling in water and acid stability of gels were investigated and compared to the PVA–formaldehyde system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-120 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Reactive and Functional Polymers |
Volume | 124 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 Elsevier B.V.
Funding
The authors thank Istanbul Technical University Research Fund for financial support. The authors thank Istanbul Technical University Research Fund for financial support.
Funders | Funder number |
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Istanbul Technical University Research Fund | |
Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi |
Keywords
- Formaldehyde
- Gels
- Polyvinyl alcohol
- Thermosetting
- Triazinane