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Mechanical reinforcement of cotton fabrics by grafting polymerization of acrylics
Author(s) -
Princi Elisabetta,
Vicini Silvia,
Demichelis Roberto,
Rombaldoni Fabio,
Mazzuchetti Giorgio
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.32412
Subject(s) - grafting , materials science , polymerization , monomer , acrylate , polymer chemistry , cellulose , methyl methacrylate , polymer science , ethyl acrylate , methacrylate , composite material , chemistry , polymer , organic chemistry
Grafting polymerization of acrylic monomers onto cellulose chains possesses a great potential for tailoring the properties of cellulose‐based materials. In this article, some results concerning the grafting polymerization of ethyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate (EA/MMA) 75/25 wt % on cotton fabrics are reported. The effectiveness of the grafting process as a method for the mechanical reinforcement of cotton without any modification of its handle is discussed. In addition, SEM observations were carried out to check the morphological modification occurring on cotton after the grafting reaction. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010