Abstract
The study of thermoplastic engineering and research carried out for synthesising poly (2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenyleneoxide) (PPO) was discussed. The study suggests that the synthesis of PPO is possible by stirring dimethylphenol with a catalysts in alkaline water. The PPO is used in electric household appliances and automotive parts with a characteristics of good toughness, self-extinguishing and electrically insulating. It was observed that the new method is able to develop water soluble catalysts which could be replaced with the oxidant for polymerization.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 22 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Chemical Engineer |
| Issue number | 757 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 Jul |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)