Novel terpolymers based on methyl methacrylate with superior thermal stability and optical transparency for high-value applications.

ABSTRACT: Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a widely utilized polymer in high-value applications; however, it faces limitations due to its inherent thermal instability and moderate optical transparency. This study addresses these challenges by reporting the successful synthesis of novel terpolymers comprising MMA, 4-vinylbenzyl chloride (VBC), and N-2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl maleimide (MI) through radical solution polymerization. The incorporation of these co-monomers, particularly at optimized molar ratios (e.g., MMA/VBC/MI of 40:30:30), significantly enhances the performance of the polymer. The synthesized terpolymers underwent extensive characterization utilizing FTIR, NMR, CHNS, TGA, DSC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy, in addition to solubility and viscosity analyses. Our results indicate significant advancem

SUBMITTER: Jahangiri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507251 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature