Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5204975 Polymer Degradation and Stability 2006 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Pulsed IR laser ablation of poly(ethylene succinate) results in the formation of volatile products (mainly carbon oxides, hydrogen, C1-C4 hydrocarbons) and affords deposition of polymeric films. Composition, structure and molecular weight distribution of the latter products were examined by EDX-SEM, FTIR, UV and NMR spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography and revealed to be virtually identical to the initial poly(ethylene succinate). The deposited films and poly(ethylene succinate) decompose in the same way, as proved by TGA analysis. The formation of the volatile products is accounted for by random cleavages of the polymer backbone. The deposition of the polymeric products is judged to be due to molecular ester group interchange and/or a sequence of the C-C bond homolysis and recombination of the produced radicals.
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