| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5203255 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2011 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The photodegradation of BPA polycarbonate (PC) can be described as an autoaccelerating process initiated by the formation of biphenol products arising from a formal photo-Fries reaction pathway. Evidence comes from spiking PC films with model compounds of photo-Fries reaction products, pre-exposure of films to generate photo-Fries products, and kinetic analysis. Published data on products formed during natural PC weathering are consistent with this pathway.
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Authors
James E. Pickett,