The kinetics and mechanism of hydrolytic degradation of polycarbonate in aqueous potassium hydroxide solutions

The Quantitative Molding and Finishing Effects of Moisture in Polycarbonate on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Structural Foam

“…However, changes in internal stresses and morphology also occur.&dquo; The morphology quotation above relates to the tendency of polycarbonate resin to become brittle or glass-like as a result of exposure to water. This problem is further emphasized by Pavlov, et al (2) who describes the hydrolysis in the thin layers to the monomer in alkaline solutions.…”