Modification of polymers in the melt

The kinetics of polymer-analogue reactions in the melt are discussed with t he example of conversions of styrene copolymers including anhydride or nitr ile groups in the side chain and additives with amino and hydroxyl groups. Poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) has been modified with primary alcohols a nd amines, secondary amines, diamines, amino acids and amino alcohols. Poly (styrene-co-acrylonitrile) has been modified with various amino alcohols.