Abstract
A novel vinyl-hydantoin monomer, 3-(4′-vinylbenzyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, was synthesized in a good yield and was fully characterized with Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and 1H NMR spectra. Its homopolymer and copolymers with several common acrylic and vinyl monomers, such as vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, and methyl methacrylate, were readily prepared under mild conditions. The polymers were characterized with FTIR and 1H NMR, and their thermal properties were analyzed with differential scanning calorimetry studies. The halogenated products of the corresponding copolymers exhibited potent antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, and the antibacterial properties were durable and regenerable. The structure-property relationships of the polymers were further discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3348-3355 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Oct 1 |
Keywords
- Biocides
- Copolymerization
- Halogenated
- Hydantoin
- Modifica tion
- Polymeric N-halamines
- Refreshable