Synthesis, Thermal Properties and Antimicrobial Study of Some Polyetherketones
Title:
Synthesis, Thermal Properties and Antimicrobial Study of Some Polyetherketones
Author:
Patel, D. A. Patel, M. R. Patel, R. M.
Appeared in:
International journal of polymeric materials
Paging:
Volume 49 (2001) nr. 1 pages 101-113
Year:
2001-03-01
Contents:
Low molecular weight polyetherketones [PEKS] were synthesized by Friedel—Crafts reaction from m-methyl anisole, 1,4-phenylene-dioxydiacetyl chloride [1,4-PDC], chloroacetyl chloride [CAC], 1,2-dichloro ethane [DCE] and dichloro methane [DCM]. These polyetherketones were characterized by IR spectroscopy and Gel Permeation Chromatography. The thermal properties were studied by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The characteristics of the decomposition reaction were evaluated by using Broido and Doyle methods. Resins tend to decompose at 200°C. Resins show significant antimicrobial activity against microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and yeast. So they can be used as biocides for various applications.