Graft Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate onto Guar Gum with Ceric Ammonium Sulfate/Dextrose Redox Pair

摘要

The effect of different reaction conditions on teh grafting of methyl methacrylate (MMA) onto guar gum (gg) has been studied in detail. The grafting effifiency was optimal under the following conditions: MMA at 1.13 mol/L; ceric ammonium sulfate at 6.32 X 10~(-3) mol/L; dextrose monohydrate at 2.428 X 10~(-3) mol/L; temperature at 50 deg C; and time at 210 min. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used for the confirmation of copolymer formation, Thermogravimetric analysis GG and a representative graft copolymer were studied. A probable mechanism of grafting has been suggested. The biodegradability of the resulted copolymer was evaluated.