@article{Iqbal_Noon_Yasin_Qaiser_Ahmad_2011, title={Temperature Effects on Grafting Reaction to Produce Methyl Methacrylate Grafted Polychloroprene Adhesive}, volume={39}, url={http://piche.org.pk/journal/index.php/jpiche/article/view/32}, abstractNote={Polychloroprene (PC) is a common contact adhesive which fails to provide adhesive properties at temperatures as higher as 70<sup>0</sup>C. Graft copolymerization of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) to PC is investigated in the present studies to enhance adhesive properties of PC for its use at elevated temperatures e.g., above 70<sup>0</sup>C.  MMA is commonly used as a grafted monomer in many grafting reactions to incorporate and/or enhance properties of polymers. The graft reactions were carried out in a batch copolymerization reactor at various grafting temperatures. Viscosity of the final reaction mixture was determined using a Brookfield Rheometer to check whether the reaction has taken place or not. The grafting reaction was observed to be not initiated below 70<sup>0</sup>C. Adhesive strength of the virgin and grafted polymers was analyzed by using standard peel resistance tests on leather samples by Universal Testing Machine. The grafted polymer adhesive produced at 80<sup>0</sup>C was found to be with maximum adhesion properties.}, number={1}, journal={Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers}, author={Iqbal, Tanveer and Noon, Zafar and Yasin, S. and Qaiser, A. A. and Ahmad, M. M.}, year={2011}, month={Oct.}, pages={75–80} }