Plastikletirme
Plastikletirme is a process in polymer science and materials engineering aimed at increasing the flexibility and workability of a polymer by introducing plasticizers or through chemical modification. The term is used in Turkish to describe plasticization, a common approach to reduce brittleness and lower the temperature at which a material can be processed.
Mechanistically, plasticization works by increasing the free volume between polymer chains. Additive molecules, such as plasticizers,
Common plastics and plasticizers include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with phthalate plasticizers, and various alternatives such as
Advantages of plastikletirme include improved elongation, impact resistance, and ease of processing. Drawbacks can include plasticizer