Models for the formation of poly(butylene terephthalate): effect of water on the kinetics of the titanium tetrabutylate-catalysed reactions: 3

In an effort to investigate the mechanism of catalysis of titanium tetrabutoxide on the polycondensation of poly(butylene terephthalate), alcoholysis and hydrolysis reactions were studied with the aid of model molecules. The retarding effect of water has also been taken into account. Appropriate kinetic equations are derived and discussed and the results compared with experimental data obtained at different molar ratios of reactants.