Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1986 · 56 citations · 16 references
Materials ScienceBlock Co-polymersEngineeringDegradable PlasticGraft CopolymersPolymer MaterialMechanical EngineeringPolymer ScienceSustainable PolymersPolymer ProcessingDrag Reduction EffectivenessAbstract Graft CopolymersDrag Reduction CharacteristicsPolymer EngineeringPolymer PropertyPolymer ChemistryPolymers
Abstract Graft copolymers of xanthangum and polyacrylamide have been prepared by grafting acrylamide onto xanthangum using ceric‐ion‐initiated solution polymerization technique. These graft copolymers have been tested for their drag reduction effectiveness, shear stability, and biodegradability. It has been shown that the grafting enhances the drag reduction effectiveness and biodegradation resistance of xanthangum considerably.
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