Abstract
The graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate upon gelatin was studied using benzoyl peroxide as an organic initiator in aqueous medium. The grafting reactions were carried out within the 65-90°C temperature range, and the effect of monomer and initiator concentrations on the graft yield were also investigated. The maximum graft yield was obtained at a benzoyl peroxide concentration of 0.20 × 10 -2 mol/L and the optimum temperature was 80°C. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal stability of gelatin increased as a result of grafting. Further, such changes in the properties of methyl methacrylate-grafted gelatin as density, moisture regain, and water uptake were also determined.
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