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Graft copolymerization is a chemical process used to modify polymers by attaching side chains or branches onto a backbone polymer chain. This technique involves the covalent linking of copolymerizable monomers to an existing polymer, resulting in a graft copolymer with distinctive properties derived from both the backbone and the grafted segments.

The process can be conducted through various methods, including grafting via chemical initiation or radiation. In chemical grafting, free radicals generated from initiators such as peroxides or azo compounds attack the polymer backbone, creating reactive sites where monomers can attach. Radiation grafting employs high-energy sources like gamma rays or electron beams to generate radicals on the polymer chains, facilitating grafting without the need for chemical initiators.

Graft copolymerization is widely used to tailor the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of polymers for diverse applications. It allows for the enhancement of properties such as adhesion, compatibility, chemical resistance, and processability. For instance, grafting hydrophilic monomers onto hydrophobic polymers can improve biocompatibility, while grafting reactive sites onto polymers can facilitate further chemical modifications.

This technique is employed in industries such as biomedical devices, packaging, automotive parts, and textiles. It offers a versatile and efficient way to design advanced materials by combining the advantages of different polymer types without compromising their inherent characteristics. Overall, graft copolymerization represents a key tool in polymer chemistry for customizing material properties to meet specific functional requirements.

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