Graft copolymerization of acrylonitrile onto hemicellulose using ceric ammonium nitrate

摘要

AbstractThe ability of ceric ammonium nitrate to induce graft copolymerization of acrylonitrile onto hemicellulose was investigated. The graft yield depends on monomer and initiator concentrations as well as reaction time and temperature. Chemical analysis of the reaction product of hemicellulose and acrylonitrile in the presence of ceric ammonium nitrate revealed that the ceric ammonium nitrate acted as initiator for polymerization of acrylonitrile and as oxidizing agent for hemicellulose. Proof for grafting of hemicellulose was provided through IR analysis.