Use of micro-ATR/FTIR imaging to study heterogeneous polymer oxidation by direct solvent casting onto the ATR IRE

, , , & (2010) Use of micro-ATR/FTIR imaging to study heterogeneous polymer oxidation by direct solvent casting onto the ATR IRE. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 53(1), pp. 24-27.

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A technique is described whereby micro-ATR/FTIR imaging can be used to follow polymer degradation reactions in situ in real time. The internal reflection element (IRE) assembly is removed from the ATR objective and polymer is solvent cast directly onto the IRE surface. The polymer is then subjected to degradation conditions and molecular structural changes monitored by periodically replacing the IRE assembly back in the ATR objective and collecting spectra which can be used to construct images. This approach has the benefit that the same part of the sample is always studied, and that contact by pressure which might damage the polymer surface is not required. The technique is demonstrated using the polymer Topas which was degraded by exposure to UVC light in air.

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ID Code: 32030
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
ORCID iD:
George, Graemeorcid.org/0000-0001-7771-4149
Rintoul, Lleworcid.org/0000-0003-0489-4446
Fredericks, Peterorcid.org/0000-0002-5292-5027
Measurements or Duration: 4 pages
Keywords: ATR, Imaging FTIR, Polymer degradation
DOI: 10.1016/j.vibspec.2010.01.018
ISSN: 0924-2031
Pure ID: 32198493
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Science and Technology
Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty
Current > Research Centres > Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation
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Deposited On: 29 Apr 2010 00:33
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