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Article
Basic Aspects of Polymer Degradation
Article first published online: 2 JUN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/masy.200550711
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Macromolecular Symposia
Special Issue: Polymers in Novel Applications
Volume 225, Issue 1, pages 129–146, May 2005
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How to Cite
Rivaton, A., Gardette, J.-L., Mailhot, B. and Morlat-Therlas, S. (2005), Basic Aspects of Polymer Degradation. Macromol. Symp., 225: 129–146. doi: 10.1002/masy.200550711
Publication History
- Issue published online: 2 JUN 2005
- Article first published online: 2 JUN 2005
- Abstract
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Keywords:
- ageing;
- infrared spectroscopy;
- mechanisms;
- photodegradation;
- polymers
Abstract
Knowledge on the mechanisms by which polymers degrade on exposure to natural or artificial ageing has considerably increased during the past few years. One reason for this is the development of novel experimental procedures and analytical techniques. The analyses of the chemical changes permit determining the main degradation routes applicable to the degradation of the properties of materials and ensures the relevance of the laboratory experiments.