Synthesis and characterization of fluorescent bio-degradable Poly (ε-Caprolactone)
Journal
International Journal of Plastics Technology
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
1
Pages
135-145
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
Ring opening polymerization (ROP) of ε-caprolactone (C.L.) was carried out at 160 °C under nitrogen atmosphere for 2 hours with mild stirring condition by bulk polymerization method and by using stannous octoate (S.O.) as a catalyst in the presence of Bromophenolblue (BPB) as a chemical initiator. Thus obtained BPB end capped poly (Caprolactone) (PCL) was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), contact angle measurement, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) like analytical tools. © 2014 Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology.
Type
journal article