• R. PREMA MERLIN
• S. BEGILA DAVID

Polyesters were synthesised from naturally available mustard oil. Plant oil such as mustard oil has been used for the preparation of polyesters for its several applications. Epoxidation of Mustard oil (EMO) has been carried out by per acetic acid method. Further mustard acrylated epoxy resin (MUAEP) were synthesised from (EMO) and it is characterised by physicochemical properties. The polyesters are prepared by using co-monomers like MMA ratio and Vinyl acetate ratio. These polymers were characterised by Spectral analysis, FT-IR, H1NMR, Thermal studies, TG-DTA, Mechanical properties, Biodegradation and Chemical resistance. The outcome of the studies revealed that the newly prepared polyesters are potential biodegradable material for various consumer applications like package materials, sporting goods and floor mats.

Mustard oil, Epoxidation, Thermal analysis, Tensile strength, Mechanical properties, Biodegradation, Chemical resistance.

"THERMAL AND MECHANICAL STUDIES OF POLYMER SUPPORTED POLYESTERS FROM MUSTARD OIL MONOMERS METHYLMETHACRYLATE AND VINYL ACETATE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.26-35, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808754.pdf

"THERMAL AND MECHANICAL STUDIES OF POLYMER SUPPORTED POLYESTERS FROM MUSTARD OIL MONOMERS METHYLMETHACRYLATE AND VINYL ACETATE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp26-35, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808754.pdf