Allyl sulfides in garlic oil initiate the formation of renewable adhesives
Kyler B. Sayer, Veronica L. Miller, Zackry Merrill, Anthony E. Davis, Courtney L. Jenkins
Abstract
Garlic essential oil (GEO) was used as the monomer, solvent and initiator to form adhesives. Analysis of GEO and the resulting polysulfide properties improved our understanding of poly(GEO) providing a route to develop renewable, S-based materials.
Topics & Concepts
PolysulfideMonomerAdhesiveRenewable energySolventChemistryPulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryPolymer chemistryPolymerEngineeringElectrolyteElectrodePhysical chemistryElectrical engineeringLayer (electronics)Synthesis and properties of polymersEpoxy Resin Curing ProcessesPhotopolymerization techniques and applications