Hydrophilic PVC composite films obtained by in situ polymerization, 1. Swelling studies

In order to introduce a monomer into a PVC matrix, the swelling behavior of PVC films was tested in four solvents (acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, benzene, and toluene) and in acrylic acid solutions in acetone (10, 25 and 50 wt.-%) containing 0.1 wt.-% azoisobutyronitrile. The type of transport, diffusion and permeation coefficients, sorption kinetics and Arrhenius parameters are discussed.