Synthesis and Characterization of Poly Methyl Acrylate-Poly Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer

Polymethyl acrylate-polyethyl acrylate copolymers were synthesized through emulsion polymerization at different chemical compositions. Samples in the whole range of compositions were studied to obtain empirical correlations between the physical properties of the samples and the composition of the copolymer. A complete characterization of the samples aimed to gather information on the corresponding microstructure and physical and chemical properties. The samples were characterized by TEM, FTIR, Raman, Viscosimetry, Thermal Analysis, Light Scattering, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Mechanical Testing, etc.