Effect of PMMA addition on characterization and morphology of PVDF

Polyvinylidene fluoride and polymethylmethacrylate (PVDF/PMMA) films were blended with different concentrations by casting method. Structural, spectroscopic, and morphological characteristics of both the interface and the surface of the films have been investigated. The blends were characterized using X-ray diffraction P(RD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), UV-visible, differential thermal analysis (DTA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). All measurements reveal that the blends take place based on the influence of PMMA content on PVDF. FTIR results indicate the possible interactions between carbonyl group of PMMA and CH2 groups of, PVDF which indicates the formation of blends. Optical absorption spectra suggested the presence of an optical gap (E,) which decreased with increasing PMMA content. UV/VIS spectra were characterized by a sharp edge and a window of wavelength range 290-350 nm for some blends. The optical window can be used as an optical sensor or band pass filter. The degree of crystallinity was found to decrease with increasing PMMA content, which was confirmed by XRD and DTA analysis. SEM micrograph shows spherulites which increase with the addition of PMMA and it becomes sharper and contains a longitudinal shape.