Poly(vinyl chloride) reinforced Schiff base as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional PVC

Abstract

A new Schiff base (L) was synthesized and confirmed by 1HNMR, FTIR spectroscopy. The modified PVC with new Schiff base (L) was synthesized to produce a homogenous blend (PVC-L). A homogenous blend (PVC-L) added to copper chloride to produce PVC-L-Cu(II). The PVC films had been irradiated with an ultraviolet light for long period and confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy, weight loss and surface morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy.