Relation between plasmons and ion-induced damaging in cellulosic derivatives

• Published in: Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 319 - 323
• Main Authors: Jussiaux-Devilder, C., Moliton, J. P., Lazzaroni, R., Bredas, J. L., Kihn, Y., Sevely, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York John Wiley & Sons, Inc 30.01.1998; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; cellulose polymers; Crosslinking and degradation; density of valence states; electron energy loss spectroscopy; Exact sciences and technology; ion beam irradiation; Physicochemistry of polymers; Polymers and radiations; Density of states; Electronic structure; Regioselectivity; Cellulose nitrate; Electron state; Theoretical study; Ion beam; Radiochemical degradation; Cellulose inorganic ester; Cellulose organic ester; Cellulose acetate
• ISSN: 0887-6266; 1099-0488
• DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0488(19980130)36:2<319::AID-POLB10>3.0.CO;2-K

On the basis of the Brandt–Ritchie model, we use the calculated Valence Band Density Of electronic States to explain the selectivity of the chemical modifications induced by ion irradiation in cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate. Some consequences pertaining to the characteristics of the valence band structure are deduced with a view to electronic applications. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 36: 319–323, 1998