Abstract
Homopolymer of myristyl acrylate was prepared by microwave assisted free radical polymerization method using BZP as initiator with variation of time at a fixed power without any solvent. Characterization of the polymers was done by IR, NMR, and viscometric analysis. Additive performances of each of them (pour point depressant [PPD] and viscosity modifier [VM]) for lubricating oil (lube oil) were also evaluated by standard ASTM methods. A comparison of their performances has also been reported. The molecular weights of the polymers were determined from viscosity measurements in toluene at 313 K and thermal stability was measured by thermogravimetric analysis.