Table 5. Mechanical Properties of PVDF-CTFE and PVDF-CTFE Grafted with PnBA and PnBMA.
| sample | φ(graft), wt % | Young’s modulus (MPa) | toughness (106 J/m3) | elongation at break (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVDF-CTFE | 0.0% | 234.2 ± 5.4 | 1.8 ± 0.7 | 35.5 ± 4.5 |
| PVDF-CTFE-g-PnBA | ||||
| A1 | 21.0% | 298 ± 47 | 26.0 ± 5.4 | 253 ± 39 |
| A2 | 66.0% | 18.5 ± 1.8 | 3.1 ± 0.9 | 199 ± 36 |
| A3 | 78.0% | 1.4 ± 1.2 | 1.1 ± 0.6 | 390 ± 170 |
| PVDF-CTFE-g-PnBMA | ||||
| B1 | 14.6% | 488 ± 47 | 46 ± 14 | 316 ± 86 |
| B2 | 47.8% | 445 ± 45 | 22 ± 12 | 210 ± 100 |
| B3 | 69.2% | 460 ± 150 | 24 ± 16 | 211 ± 76 |