chemicallytechFine Chemical TechnologiesТонкие химические технологии2410-65932686-7575MIREA – Russian Technological University (RTU MIREA).10.32362/2410-6593-2025-20-4-310-323QWUHUWchemicallytech-2275Research ArticleSYNTHESIS AND PROCESSING OF POLYMERS AND POLYMERIC COMPOSITESСИНТЕЗ И ПЕРЕРАБОТКА ПОЛИМЕРОВ И КОМПОЗИТОВ НА ИХ ОСНОВЕAging effects on polystyrene thin films containing high aromatic moiety compounds under UV irradiationAging effects on polystyrene thin films containing high aromatic moiety compounds under UV irradiationhttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-9029-535XHussainShahad M.HussainShahad M.

Shahad M. Hussain, Instructor

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Shahad M. Hussain, Instructor, Department of Chemistry

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Ahmed Ahmed, Dr. Sci., Professor

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Ahmed Ahmed, Dr. Sci., Professor, Department of Chemistry

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emad.yousif@nahrainuniv.edu.iqDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, BaghdadИракCollege of Science, Al-Nahrain UniversityIraqDepartment of Environment, College of Energy and Environmental Science, Al-Karkh University of Science, BaghdadИракCollege of Energy and Environmental Science, Al-Karkh University of ScienceIraqDepartment of Chemical Industries, Institute of Technology-Baghdad, Middle Technical University, BaghdadИракInstitute of Technology-Baghdad, Middle Technical UniversityIraqGeneral Directorate of Education Baghdad, Karkh 1, Ministry of Education, BaghdadИракGeneral Directorate of Education Baghdad, Karkh 1, Ministry of EducationIraqGeneral Directorate of Education Baghdad, Resafa 1, Ministry of Education, BaghdadИракGeneral Directorate of Education Baghdad, Resafa 1, Ministry of EducationIraqPolymer Research Unit, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, BaghdadИракPolymer Research Unit, College of Science, Mustansiriyah UniversityIraqDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-AinОбъединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, United Arab Emirates UniversityUnited Arab EmiratesSchool of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, SelangorМалайзияUniversiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaMalaysia202502092025204310323Copyright © Hussain S.M., Ahmed A., Kadhom M., Ahmed D.S., Hameed S.S., Mousa O.G., Ahmed A.A., Bufaroosha M., Yusop R., Yousif E., 20252025Hussain S.M., Ahmed A., Kadhom M., Ahmed D.S., Hameed S.S., Mousa O.G., Ahmed A.A., Bufaroosha M., Yusop R., Yousif E.Hussain S.M., Ahmed A., Kadhom M., Ahmed D.S., Hameed S.S., Mousa O.G., Ahmed A.A., Bufaroosha M., Yusop R., Yousif E.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://www.finechem-mirea.ru/jour/article/view/2275Objectives

Objectives. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation initiates a photo-oxidative degradation process in plastics that causes broken chemical bonds, weight loss, and weakened crosslinking, as well as the formation of free radicals and release of volatile substances. The work aims to study the influence of UV radiation on polystyrene films containing low concentrations of highly aromatic Schiff bases.

Methods

Methods. Utilizing the described casting technique, polystyrene films containing a small quantity of strong highly aromatic Schiff bases were produced. These films were then subjected to 300 h of UV irradiation. Following irradiation, analyses were conducted on the infrared spectra, weight loss, and surface morphology of the polystyrene.

Results

Results. The surface of the sheets was initially smooth and free of wrinkles. However, following irradiation, remarkable morphological changes were observed as the surface became more uneven. Intentional perforations and imperfections introduced into the examined surfaces were used to indicate the degradation of the polymer matrices.

Conclusions

Conclusions. Highly aromatic Schiff bases act as photostabilizers to significantly reduce the extent of photodegradation in polystyrene films when compared to films with no additives.

Objectives. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation initiates a photo-oxidative degradation process in plastics that causes broken chemicalbonds, weight loss, and weakened crosslinking, as well as the formation of free radicals and release of volatile substances. The work aimsto study the influence of UV radiation on polystyrene films containing low concentrations of highly aromatic Schiff bases.Methods. Utilizing the described casting technique, polystyrene films containing a small quantity of strong highly aromatic Schiff baseswere produced. These films were then subjected to 300 h of UV irradiation. Following irradiation, analyses were conducted on theinfrared spectra, weight loss, and surface morphology of the polystyrene.Results. The surface of the sheets was initially smooth and free of wrinkles. However, following irradiation, remarkable morphologicalchanges were observed as the surface became more uneven. Intentional perforations and imperfections introduced into the examinedsurfaces were used to indicate the degradation of the polymer matrices.Conclusions. Highly aromatic Schiff bases act as photostabilizers to significantly reduce the extent of photodegradation in polystyrenefilms when compared to films with no additives.

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