A study of Particle Structure and Film Formation Mechanism on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Rubber Films

  • Somjit Tungchaiwattana

Student thesis: Phd

Abstract

This thesis investigated a new group of poly(Bd)/poly(Bd-co-MAA) core-shell particles that were ionically crosslinked and cast as nanostructured ionomer films from aqueous dispersions. The new group of poly(Bd)/poly(Bd-co-MAA) core-shell particles were studied for structure-property relationships and morphology. The covalent crosslinking content in the core and the shell were varied at constant ionic crosslinking. Stress-strain data showed control of the nanostructured films. The chain transfer agent used during the preparation of the nanoparticles core-shells was shown to independently tune the mechanical properties of the films.
Date of Award31 Dec 2014
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Manchester
SupervisorBrian Saunders (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • poly(Bd)/poly(Bd/MAA), core-shell, thermally triggered, thermoresponsive
  • microgels, pH responsive

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