| Abstract: | Earlier work has indicated the importance of interphase adhesion within these systems. The work here reported shows that, with reactive polymers, substantial chemical modification occurs at the surface of the polymer latex particle. With certain polymer types, such as polyethylene and polystyrene homopolymers, no evidence is found of such reactions; with others, such as poly(vinylidene chloride, vinyl chloride) and poly(ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate), substantial reaction occurs. Crosslinking and insolubilization frequently accompany these reactions, and the nature of the polymer is significantly altered. |
