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dc.contributor.advisorMacCallum, J. R.
dc.contributor.authorFairgrieve, Stuart Paterson
dc.coverage.spatial150 p.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-04T15:29:10Z
dc.date.available2018-07-04T15:29:10Z
dc.date.issued1984
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10023/14933
dc.description.abstractA mathematical model was derived for the oxidation behaviour of a polymer film, taking into account both diffusion free and diffusion controlled kinetics. Comparison with experimental results showed excellent agreement. Expressions were derived from this model for the reaction induction time, and the limiting thickness of film at which diffusion effects become important. Investigation of the photostabilisation mechanism of Hindered Amine Light Stabilisers was undertaken. After experimental investigation of numerous proposed stabilisation processes, and their rejection, a reaction scheme was proposed involving the scavenging of trace transition metal ions in the polymer matrix.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of St Andrews
dc.subject.lccQD305.H7F2
dc.subject.lcshPolyolefinsen
dc.titleDiffusion controlled oxidation and stabilisation of polyolefinsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoralen_US
dc.type.qualificationnamePhD Doctor of Philosophyen_US
dc.publisher.institutionThe University of St Andrewsen_US


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