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| Open Access | MODIFICATION OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE BY COPOLYMERIZATION OF TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE WITH VINYL ALCOHOL IN THE PRESENCE OF LOW-TEMPERATURE INITIATOR DIPDC
Yakubov Ilkham Yuldashevich , Associate Professor of the Chemistry Department of Fergana State UniversityAbstract
The present study focuses on the modification of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) by copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) with vinyl alcohol (VA) using a low-temperature initiator DIPDC (Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate). PTFE is widely known for its exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low friction coefficient, but its inherent inertness limits its adhesion and surface modification potential. Through copolymerization with VA, functional hydroxyl groups can be introduced into the polymer chain, enhancing the material's reactivity and surface properties. This paper describes the synthesis process, characterization of the copolymers, and the impact of this modification on PTFE properties.
Keywords
Polytetrafluoroethylene, Tetrafluoroethylene, Vinyl Alcohol, Copolymerization, DIPDC, Low-temperature initiator, Polymer modification.
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