peroxidecrosslinked
Peroxide crosslinking is a process used to create a three-dimensional network structure within polymers, enhancing their physical and chemical properties. This method involves the use of organic peroxides as initiators. When heated, peroxides decompose to form free radicals. These radicals then abstract hydrogen atoms from the polymer chains, creating active sites. Adjacent polymer chains can then react with these active sites, forming strong covalent bonds between them, which is the crosslink.
This process is particularly useful for polymers like polyethylene, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, and
The effectiveness of peroxide crosslinking depends on several factors, including the type and concentration of peroxide,