Chemical engineering of polymers

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
OF POLYMERS

Production of
Functional and Flexible Materials


CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
OF POLYMERS

Production of
Functional and Flexible Materials

Edited by
Omari V. Mukbaniani, DSc

Marc J. M. Abadie, DSc
Tamara N. Tatrishvili, PhD

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CONTENTS

List of Contributors..........................................................................................ix
List of Abbreviations..................................................................................... xvii
About the Editors........................................................................................... xxi
Preface......................................................................................................... xxiii

PART I: SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATION........................................................1
1. Copolymerization of Aniline P-Phenylenediamine in an Acetic

Acid Medium...................................................................................................3
A. H. Durgaryan, NA. Durgaryan, R. H. Arakelyan,
and N. A. Miraqyan
2. Free-Radical Frontal Polymerization of Acrylamide in the
Presence of Nano and Micro Additives.......................................................15
A. O. Tonoyan and S. P. Davtyan
3. Influence of Ph on the Structuring of Zetag 9014® Type of
Cationic Polymers.........................................................................................23

E. Alvarenga, L. Hayrapetyan, S. Hayrapetyan, G. Pirumyan,
E. Govasmark, and B. Salbu
4. Aromatic Azides and Pentazenes in Multistep Radical
Polymerization...............................................................................................41
V. G. Syromyatnikov, D. G. Vyshnevsky, and A. Yu. Kolendo
5. Synthesis and Adsorption Properties of 4-Aminostyrene and
Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Immobilized in Situ on
Silica Surface.................................................................................................49
E. Yanovska, L. Vretik, D. Sternik, O. Kychkiruk, O. Nikolaeva,
and M. Melnyk
6. Synthesis of Polyarylates Containing Ether Bonds in
Macromolecules.............................................................................................61
G. Papava, N. Dokhturishvili, N. Gelashvili , M. Gurgenishvili,
K. Papava, I. Chitrekashvili, and Z. Tabukashvili

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7. Synthesis of Polyarylates on the Base of Nucleus Bisphenols
in High Boiling Solvents ..............................................................................73
G. Papava, N. Maisuradze, E. Gavashelidze, Sh. Papava,
M. Gurgenishvili, I. Chitrekashvili, and V. Sherozia

PART II: COMPOSITES AND NANOPARTICLES.........................................85

8. Structure and Properties of the Polystyrene/Fullerene
Composite Films............................................................................................87
O. Alekseeva, N. Bagrovskaya, and A. Noskov

9. Composites on the Basis of Sawdust with Some Organic
and Inorganic Binders................................................................................103

O. Mukbaniani, J. Aneli, G. Buzaladze, E. Markarashvili,
and T. Tatrishvili

10. Aging Process of Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized In Situ
in Aqueous Solutions of Polyacrylamides................................................. 119
Nataliya Kutsevol, Vasyl Chumachenko, Yuliia Harahuts, and
Andriy Marinin

11. Microscale Temperature Visualization in Silver
Nanoparticle Doped Polymer Nanocomposite..........................................129
N. Ponjavidze and G. Petriashvili

12. Polyaniline-Co3O4 Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Structural,
Morphological, Optical and Electrical Properties...................................139
Z. Hesari and B. Shirkavand Hadavand

13. Strategy for Nanohybridized Synthesis of MAMBOX Systems.............147
M. Donadze and T. Agladze

14. New Composite Polymer Electrolyte Based on PVDF
with the Addition of TiO2............................................................................165
G. S. Askarova, K. A. Ablayeva, A. P. Kurbatov, and Ye. S. Sivokhina

15. Dextran-Polyacrylamide as Nanocarrier for Targeted Delivery
of Anticancer Drugs into Tumor Cells.......................................................183
P. Telegeeva, N. Kutsevol, S. Filipchenko, and G. Telegeev

16. Investigation Photothermal and Photooptical Energy Conversions
in Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Doped Nanocomposites
for the Modeling of Cancer Cells Visualization and

Photothermal Cancer Therapy..................................................................195
K. Chubinidze and M. Chubinidze

Contents vii

17. Synthesis and Characterization of Conductive Polyurethane
Composites Containing Polyaniline–CuO Nanocomposites....................207
Z. Hesari and B. Shirkavand Hadavand

PART III: MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES.................................................213

18. Fundamentals and Challenges in Curing Process....................................215
Marc J. M. Abadie

19. New Polymer Metal Complexes Based β-Diketone and
Lanthanides for OLEDs.............................................................................231
I. Savchenko, A. Berezhnytska, and Ya. Fedorov

20. Intergel Systems: Highly Effective Instruments for Rare
Earth Elements Extraction from Industrial Solutions............................267
T. K. Jumadilov, Zh. A. Abilov, and R. G. Kondaurov

21. Investigation of a Complex Formation Process of Copper
with Fulvic Acids.........................................................................................281
T. Makharadze, G. Supatashvili, and G. Makharadze

22. HgBa2Ca2Cu3Oy Superconductor Prepared by Vapor
Diffusion Process.........................................................................................287
T. Lobzhanidze, I. Metskhvarishvili, G. Dgebuadze, B. Bendeliani,
M. Metskhvarishvili, and V. Gabunia

23. Study of Temperature Dependence of Specific Resistance of Nickel-
Tungsten Coating on Copper ....................................................................295
T. Marsagishvili, G. Mamniashvili, G. Tatishvili, N. Ananiashvili, M.
Gachechiladze, and J. Metreveli

24. Topology of Formation of Latexes in Heterogeneous Static
Monomer-Water Systems ..........................................................................301
A. A. Hovhannisyan, M. Khaddazh, N. G. Grigoryan, G. K. Grigoryan,
and O. A. Zhuravleva

25. Synthesis and Research of Some Phtalocyaninic Dyes with
Cu, Zn for Testing in the Systems of Solar Cells Type ............................309
S. Robu, G. Dragalina, A. Popusoi, N. Nasedkina, A. Covali,
and T. Potlog

26. Polymeric Recording Media Based on Carbazole Containing
Copolymers and Benzoxyphthalocyanines of Transition Metals ...........319
S. Robu, M. Abadie, I. Andries, A. Chirita, N. Nasedchina, A. Ivancic,
and O. Corsac

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27. Buckminsterfullerene-Pyrrolidines as Promising Antioxidants in
Polymer Materials ......................................................................................329
Eldar B. Zeynalov and Matanat Ya. Magerramova

28. Design and Photocatalytic Properties of
Semiconductor/Dye//Polymer Thin Film Photocatalysts ........................345
O. Linnik, O. Nadtoka, N. Chorna, N. Smirnova,

and V. Syromyatnikov

29. Graded Zone Stretching of the Linear Polymers ....................................361
L. Nadareishvili, N. Topuridze, L. Sharashidze, and I. Pavlenishvili

30. Possibilities of Current Carrying Superconducting
Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposites Obtainment .....................................371
S. P. Davtyan and A. O. Tonoyan

PART IV: GREEN CHEMISTRY AND RECYCLING...................................385
31. The Influence of Rubber Recyclate Morphology on the

Properties of Rubber-Asphalt Composite ................................................387
M. Sienkiewicz, H. Janik, K. Borzedowska, and Sz. Konkel

32. Degradation of Modified TPS in the Natural and
Industrial Compost.....................................................................................397
H. Janik, M. Sienkiewicz, M. Wawrowska, K. Wiecierzycka,
and A. Przybytek

33. Renewable Resources for Polyurethanes and Polyurethane
Composites: A Review ................................................................................407
J. T. Haponiuk, A. Hejna, Ł. Piszczyk, J. Datta, and K. Formela

34. Modification of Polyethylene Films via Photochemical Reaction ..........433
V. Smokal, O. Krupka, A. Kolendo, and V. Syromyatnikov
Index..............................................................................................................443

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

Marc J. M. Abadie

Institute Charles Gerhardt of Montpellier – Agreggates, Interfaces and Materials for Energy (ICGM –
AIME, UMR CNRS 5253), University Montpellier, Place Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5,
France, E-mail: &

Zh. A. Abilov

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi ave,
71, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

K. A. Ablayeva

Center of Physical and Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, Tole bi Str. 96a, 050012, Almaty,
Kazakhstan

T. Agladze

Georgian Technical University, Kostava Str., 77, 0175, Tbilisi, Georgia, E-mail:

O. Alekseeva

G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Akademicheskaya str., 1,
Ivanovo, 153045, Russia, E-mail:

E. Alvarenga

NIBIO, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Pb 115, N-1431, Ås, Norway, E-mail:

N. Ananiashvili

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Rafiel Agladze Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and
Electrochemistry. Mindeli str., 11, 0186, Tbilisi, Georgia

I. Andries

Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD-2009, Chisinau, Moldova

R. H. Arakelyan

Yerevan State University, Alek Manoogian 1, Yerevan, 375025, Republic of Armenia

G. S. Askarova

Center of Physical and Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, Tole bi Str. 96a, 050012, Almaty,
Kazakhstan

N. Bagrovskaya

G. A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Akademicheskaya str., 1,
Ivanovo, 153045, Russia

B. Bendeliani

Ilia Vekua Sukhumi Institute of Physics and Technology, Laboratory of Cryogenic Technique and
Technologies, Mindeli Str. 7, 0186 Tbilisi, Georgia

A. Berezhnytska

V. I. Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry NASU, Kyiv, Ukraine

A. Chirita

Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD-2009, Chisinau, Moldova

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I. Chitrekashvili

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane. Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

N. Chorna

Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, General Naumov str,
17, 03164 Kyiv, Ukraine

K. Chubinidze

Tbilisi State University, 1 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia, E-mail:


Vasyl Chumachenko

Problem Research Laboratory, National University of Food Technology, 68, Volodymyrska Street
01601, Kyiv, Ukraine

O. Corsac

Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD-2009, Chisinau, Moldova

A. Covali

Faculty of Physics and Engineering, Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD 2009,
Chisinau, Moldova

J. Datta

Polymer Technology Department, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Gabriela
Narutowicza Street 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland

S. P. Davtyan

Armenian National Polytechnic University 105, Teryana Str., 105 375009 Yerevan, Armenia

G. Dgebuadze

Ilia Vekua Sukhumi Institute of Physics and Technology, Laboratory of Cryogenic Technique and
Technologies, Mindeli Str. 7, 0186 Tbilisi, Georgia

N. Dokhturishvili

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane. Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

M. Donadze

Georgian Technical University, Kostava Str., 77, 0175, Tbilisi, Georgia

G. Dragalina

Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

A. H. Durgaryan

Yerevan State University, Alek Manoogian 1, Yerevan, 375025, Republic of Armenia, E-mail:


N. A. Durgaryan

Yerevan State University, Alek Manoogian 1, Yerevan, 375025, Republic of Armenia

Ya. Fedorov

V. I. Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry NASU, Kyiv, Ukraine

S. Filipchenko

Taras Shevchenko National University, Faculty of Chemistry, 60 Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv 0160, Ukraine

K. Formela

Polymer Technology Department, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Gabriela
Narutowicza Street 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland

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V. Gabunia

Ilia Vekua Sukhumi Institute of Physics and Technology, Laboratory of Cryogenic Technique and
Technologies, Mindeli str, 7, 0186 Tbilisi, Georgia

M. Gachechiladze

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Rafiel Agladze Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and
Electrochemistry. Mindeli str, 11, 0186, Tbilisi, Georgia

E. Gavashelidze

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane, Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

N. Gelashvili

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane. Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

E. Govasmark

Energy Recovery Agency of Oslo County, PO-BOX 54 Mortensrud, NO-1215, Oslo, Norway, E-mail:


G. K. Grigoryan

The Scientific Technological Centre of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry NAS RA, Institute of
Organic Chemistry, 26, Azatutyan STR, 0014, Yerevan, Armenia

N. G. Grigoryan

The Scientific Technological Centre of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry NAS RA, Institute of
Organic Chemistry 26, Azatutyan STR, 0014, Yerevan, Armenia

M. Gurgenishvili

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane, Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia, E-mail:

B. Shirkavand Hadavand

Department of Resin and Additives, Institute for Color Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, E-mail:


J. T. Haponiuk

Polymer Technology Department, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Gabriela
Narutowicza Street 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland, E-mail:

Yuliia Harahuts

Taras Shevchenko National University, Faculty of Chemistry, 60 Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv 0160, Ukraine

L. Hayrapetyan

Yerevan State University, A. Manookyan St. 1, 0025, Armenia, E-mail:

S. Hayrapetyan

Yerevan State University, A. Manookyan St. 1, 0025, Armenia, E-mail:

A. Hejna

Polymer Technology Department, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Gabriela
Narutowicza Street 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland

Z. Hesari

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Science and Research of Tehran Branch Islamic Azad
University, Tehran, Iran, E-mail:

A. A. Hovhannisyan

The Scientific Technological Centre of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry NAS RA, Institute of
Organic Chemistry 26, Azatutyan STR, 0014, Yerevan, Armenia, E-mail:

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A. Ivancic

Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD-2009, Chisinau, Moldova

T. K. Jumadilov

JSC, “Institue of Chemical Sciences after A.B. Bekturov”, Sh. Valikhanov st. 106, Almaty, Republic of
Kazakhstan, E-mail:

M. Khaddazh

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Scientific-Educational Centre of Nanotechnology, Miklukho-
Maklaya 10/2, 117198, Moscow, Russia

A. Kolendo

Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University, Volodymyrska Str. 60, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine

A. Yu. Kolendo

Department of Macromolecular Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 60
Volodymyrska Street, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine

R. G. Kondaurov

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi ave.
71, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

O. Krupka

Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University, Volodymyrska Str. 60, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine

A. P. Kurbatov

Center of Physical and Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, Tole bi Str. 96a, 050012, Almaty,
Kazakhstan

N. Kutsevol

Taras Shevchenko National University, Faculty of Chemistry, 60 Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv 0160,
Ukraine

Nataliya Kutsevol

Taras Shevchenko National University, Faculty of Chemistry, 60 Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv 0160,
Ukraine, Email:

O. Kychkiruk

Department of Sciences, Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University, 40 Velyka Berdychivska Str., 10008
Zhytomyr, Ukraine

O. Linnik

Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, General Naumov Str.
17, 03164 Kyiv, Ukraine, E-mail:

T. Lobzhanidze

Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Department of Chemistry, I. Chavchavadze Ave, 1, 0179
Tbilisi, Georgia

Matanat Ya. Magerramova

Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences,
H. Javid Ave., 113, AZ1143 Baku, Azerbaijan

N. Maisuradze

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane, Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

G. Makharadze

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Chavchavadze Avenue 1, Tbilisi 0128, Georgia

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T. Makharadze

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Chavchavadze Avenue 1, Tbilisi, 0128, Georgia

G. Mamniashvili

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, E. Andronikashvili Institute of Physics, Tamarashvili str, 6,
0162, Tbilisi, Georgia

Andriy Marinin

Problem Research Laboratory, National University of Food Technology, 68, Volodymyrska Street
01601 Kyiv, Ukraine

T. Marsagishvili

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Rafiel Agladze Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and
Electrochemistry. Mindeli str, 11, 0186, Tbilisi, Georgia, E-mail:

M. Melnyk

Chemistry Faculty, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, 12 L. Tolstogo Str., 01033 Kyiv,
Ukraine

J. Metreveli

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Rafiel Agladze Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and
Electrochemistry. Mindeli str., 11, 0186, Tbilisi, Georgia

I. Metskhvarishvili

Ilia Vekua Sukhumi Institute of Physics and Technology, Laboratory of Cryogenic Technique and
Technologies, Mindeli Str. 7, 0186 Tbilisi, Georgia

M. Metskhvarishvili

Georgian Technical University, Department of Engineering Physics, Kostava Str. 77, 0175 Tbilisi,
Georgia

N. A. Miraqyan

Yerevan State University, Alek Manoogian 1, Yerevan, 375025, Republic of Armenia

L. Nadareishvili

Georgian Technical University, V. Chavchanidze Institute of Cybernetics, 5 S. Euli, St, 0186 Tbilisi,
Georgia

O. Nadtoka

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Department of Chemistry, Volodymyrska Str., 60,
01033 Kyiv, Ukraine

N. Nasedkina

Faculty of Physics and Engineering, Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD 2009,
Chisinau, Moldova

O. Nikolaeva

Chemistry Faculty, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, 12 L. Tolstogo Str., 01033 Kyiv, Ukraine

A. Noskov

G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Akademicheskaya Str., 1,
Ivanovo, 153045, Russia

G. Papava

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane, Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

K. Papava

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane. Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

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Sh. Papava

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane, Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

I. Pavlenishvili

Georgian Technical University, V. Chavchanidze Institute of Cybernetics, 5 S. Euli, St, 0186 Tbilisi,
Georgia

G. Petriashvili

Georgian Technical University, 68 Merab Kostava Street, Tbilisi, Georgia Tbilisi, 0175, Georgia

G. Pirumyan

Yerevan State University, A. Manookyan St. 1, 0025, Armenia, E-mail:

Ł. Piszczyk

Polymer Technology Department, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Gabriela
Narutowicza Street 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland

N. Ponjavidze

Tbilisi State University, 1 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia

T. Potlog

Faculty of Physics and Engineering, Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str., MD 2009,
Chisinau, Moldova

S. Robu

Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici str, MD-2009, Chisinau, Moldova, E-mail:

B. Salbu

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Env. Sci., PO-Box 5003, No. 1432,
Ås, Norway, E-mail:

I. Savchenko

Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, Department of Chemistry, Kyiv, Ukraine, E-mail:


L. Sharashidze

Georgian Technical University, V. Chavchanidze Institute of Cybernetics, 5 S. Euli St, 0186 Tbilisi,
Georgia

V. Sherozia

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane, Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

Ye. S. Sivokhina

Center of Physical and Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, Tole bi Str. 96a, 050012, Almaty,
Kazakhstan

N. Smirnova

Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, General Naumov str,
17, 03164 Kyiv, Ukraine

V. Smokal

Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University, Volodymyrska Str., 60, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine, E-mail:


D. Sternik

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, pl. Maria Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland

G. Supatashvili

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Chavchavadze Avenue 1, Tbilisi, 0128, Georgia

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V. G. Syromyatnikov

Department of Macromolecular Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 60
Volodymyrska Street, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine, E-mail:

Z. Tabukashvili

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry of Ivane. Javakhishvili Tbilisi, State
University, I. Chavchavadze Ave. 1, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia

G. Tatishvili

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Rafiel Agladze Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and
Electrochemistry. Mindeli str, 11, 0186, Tbilisi, Georgia

G. Telegeev

Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of Natl. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine, 150 Zabolotnogo str.150,
Kyiv 03680, Ukraine, E-mail:

P. Telegeeva

Taras Shevchenko National University, Faculty of Chemistry, 60 Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv 0160,
Ukraine

A. Przybytek

Polymer Technology Department, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Gabriela
Narutowicza Street 11/12, 80–233 Gdansk, Poland

A. O. Tonoyan

Armenian National Polytechnic University, 105 Teryana Str., 375009 Yerevan, Armenia, E-mail:


N. Topuridze

Georgian Technical University, V. Chavchanidze Institute of Cybernetics, 5 S. Euli, St, 0186 Tbilisi,
Georgia

L. Vretik

Chemistry Faculty, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, 12 L. Tolstogo Str., 01033 Kyiv,
Ukraine, E-mail:

D. G. Vyshnevsky

Department of Macromolecular Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 60
Volodymyrska Street, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine

E. Yanovska

Chemistry Faculty, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, 12 L. Tolstogo Str., 01033 Kyiv,
Ukraine

Eldar B. Zeynalov

Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, H.
Javid Ave., 113, AZ1143 Baku, Azerbaijan, E-mail: zeynalov

O. A. Zhuravleva

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Scientific-Educational Centre of Nanotechnology, Miklukho-
Maklaya 10/2, 117198, Moscow, Russia


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AAM acrylamide
AIBN azoisobutyronitrile
AY acridine yellow
BHT 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl
BPO benzoyl peroxide
CB conduction band
CD charge density

CPE composite polymer electrolyte
CPO cumyl peroxide
DCPC dicyclohexylperoxide carbonate
DLS dynamic light scattering
DMF dimethylformamide
DSA differential scanning analyzer
DSC differential scanning calorimetry
DSC dye-sensitised solar cells
DTA differential thermal analysis
EAS electronic absorption spectra
EOS epoxidized soybean oil
EP emulsion polymerization
EPC epoxypropyl carbazole
ES emeraldine salt
FAME fatty acids methyl esters
FFA free fatty acids
FTIR Fourier transform infrared
FTU turbidity
GA arabic gum
GZSD graded zone stretching device
HAuCl4 thetrachloroauric acid
HCl hydrochloric acid
HCOOH formic acid
HDODA hexandiol diacrylate
HNO3 nitric acid
HNPs hybrid nanoparticles

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HOMO highest occupied molecular orbital

ITO indium-tin oxide
KOH potassium hydroxide
LAAP liquid acetylacetone peroxide
LCHP liquid cyclo hexanone peroxide
LDPE low density polyethylene
LKP liquid ketone peroxide
LUMO lowest unoccupied molecular orbital
MEKP methy ethyl kentone peroxide
MHM multifunctional hybrid materials
MRO maintenace, repairing and overhall
MW molecular weight
NH4 ammonium per-sulphate
NMP N-methylpyrrolidinone
NPs nanoparticles
OA surfactant
OC octene
OEDMA g,b-dimethacrylate
OH hydroxyl
OLEDs organic light emitting diodes
OMA octylmethacrylate
PAA polyacrylamide
PANi polyaniline
PDS peroxydisulphate
PDT photodynamic therapy
PE polyethylene
PEPC poliepoxipropil carbazole
PL photoluminescence
PMMA polymethylmethacrylate
PMP polymer-monomer particles
PPDA phenylenediamine

PS polystyrene
PSD particle size distribution
PTP photothermoplastic
PU polyurethane
PUF polyurethane foam
PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride
PVP polyvinylpyrrolidone

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QELS quasy elastic light scattering
RAF rigid amorphous fraction
SAPF solid amorphous polymer fraction
SC superconducting
SEM scanning electron microscope
SPE solid polymer electrolyte
TAP technical advisory panel
TBO-Pc-Zn tetrabenzoxyphthalocyanine zinc
TEM transmission electron microscopy
TG thermogravimetric
TGA thermal gravimetric analysis
TMS tetramethylsilane
TNF trinitrofluorenone
TPS thermoplastic starch
UP unsaturated polyester
UPR unsaturated polyeter
USA sigma aldrich
VB valence band
VC vinylcarbazole
VER vinyl ester resins

WPC wood polymer composites
XRD x-ray diffraction