Title of article
The Photostabilizing Technology of Grapefruit Peel Extract on Polystyrene Thin Films: Concept Generation Using Morphological and Physical Properties
Author/Authors
Ahmed ، H. Department of Chemistry - College of Science - Mustansiriyah University , Yousif ، E. Department of Chemistry - College of Science - Al-Nahrain University , Ahmed ، A. Polymer Research Unit - College of Science - Mustansiriyah University , Yusop ، R. School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology - Faculty of Science and Technology , Zainulabdeen ، K. Department of Chemistry - College of Science - Al-Nahrain University , Ahmed ، D.S. Department of Chemical Industries - Institute of Technology-Baghdad - Middle Technical University , Rashad ، A. Department of Chemistry - College of Science - Al-Nahrain University , Husain ، A. Polymer Research Unit - College of Science - Mustansiriyah University
From page
159
To page
173
Abstract
This paper discusses the effects of UV light exposure on Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel in terms of naringin and TINUVIN 622 (a commercial stabilizer) compounds. This study aimed to develop a plant extract with the necessary properties to protect polystyrene from sunlight. Polystyrene films containing a low concentration of naringin were prepared, and TINUVIN 622, a commercial UV light stabilizer, irradiated the polystyrene sheets for 300 hours. Following irradiation, the study examined the infrared spectrum of polystyrene, weight loss, molecular weight reduction, and changes in surface morphology. Naringin and TINUVIN 622 significantly reduced the photodegradation of polystyrene films, acting as photostabilizers when compared to blank films.
Keywords
grapefruits , citrus peel , photostabilizer , UV blocker , TINUVIN 622 , Naringin
Journal title
Progress in Color, Colorants and Coating
Journal title
Progress in Color, Colorants and Coating
Record number
2759078
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