Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.80, No.11, 1914-1919, 2001
Grafting of poly(acrylic acid) on polyamide yarn
Graft copolymerization of acrylic acid onto PA6 yam was examined in this study. Prior to the grafting process, the fibers were activated with a benzene solution of benzoyl peroxide. Next, the fibers were put into a bath containing acrylic acid, a dispersing agent, and the activator of reaction. The effects of the main process parameters and auxiliary additives on the degree of grafting, quantity of the homopolymer formed during grafting, effectiveness of grafting, extent of conversion, and grafting ratio were determined. Using calculation factors such as the reaction efficiency, the extent of reaction, and the ratio of grafting, the conditions of grafting were found that made possible the reduction or elimination of the by-product. Also determined were the influence of the degree of grafting on the moisture sorption and the swelling of modified fibers. In addition, the value of apparent activation energy was calculated (49.123 kJ/mol).