γ-Radiation induced graft copolymerization of N-phenyl- and N-p-hydroxyphenyl maleimide onto cotton fabrics

Abstract

The graft copolymerization of N-phenylmaleimide and its p-hydroxy derivative onto cotton fabric using γ-radiation was studied. The effects of monomer concentration, dose rate, and irradiation time have been investigated. The surface topology, the x-ray diffraction, and the thermal stability of the modified fabric also were studied. In addition, the dyeing characteristics of the grafted fabrics when dyed with basic dyes together with the color fastness of these dyes towards UV radiation were investigated.

Keywords:

• Crystallinity
• Dyeability
• Grafting
• γ-Radiation
• Thermogravimetry

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