Mechanochemical solid-phase reaction between polyvinylidene fluoride and sodium hydroxide

Qiwu Zhang, Jinfeng Lu, Fumio Saito, Michel Baron

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Abstract

Grinding a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and NaOH was conducted by a planetary ball mill at atmospheric condition to investigate mechanochemical reaction between the two substances. The grinding stimulates the reaction to form NaF and organic composites. Yield of fluorine converted from PVDF to NaF increases with an increase in grinding time and reaches 90% at 60 min or more. As for the organic phase, oxygen-bearing compounds are formed due to substitution of fluorine by OH base. The organic compounds are classified into water-soluble and insoluble ones, depending on their structures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2249-2252
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume81
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001 Aug 29
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Defluorination
  • Grinding
  • Mechanochemical reaction
  • PVDF

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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