Published August 2005 | Version v1
Journal article

Effect of γ-radiation on the structure and morphology of polyvinyl alcohol films

  • 1. Applied Chemistry Division, Bombay Textile Research Association, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai 400 086 (India)
  • 2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 (India)
  • 3. University Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019 (India)
  • 4. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085 (India)

Description

The structure and morphology of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films, deposited from solution, was determined by using Infra Red Spectroscopy (IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The films were irradiated with gamma rays for various doses up to 20 mrad. The color of the films changed to yellowish-brown after irradiation. The crystallinity percentage, as calculated from XRD and IR spectra, was found to decrease. Additional changes observed in IR absorption bands and XRD revealed the possibility of liberation of -H and -OH groups as well as scission of the main chain

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.nimb.2005.04.058;
PII
S0168-583X(05)00572-0;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section B, Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
Journal Volume
237
Journal Issue
3-4
Journal Page Range
p. 585-592
ISSN
0168-583X
CODEN
NIMBEU

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