Effect of crosslinking on the mechanical and thermal properties of poly(vinyl alcohol)

By M. Krumova, D. López, R. Benavente, C. Mijangos, J. Pereña. 2000

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Review of the proton exchange membranes for fuel cell applications (2010, methodology): “Therefore, from the crosslinking method can be used to obtain three dimensional networks inmembrane structures in order to reduce the methanol crossover through membrane [44].”
The effect of citric acid on the structural properties and cytotoxicity of the polyvinyl alcohol/starch films when molding at high temperature (2008, background): “Cross-linking of a blend reinforces the intermolecular binding by introducing covalent bonds that supplement natural intermolecular hydrogen bonds ( Krumova, Lopez, Benavente, Mijangos, & Perena, 2000 ) so as to improve the mechanical properties and water resistibility.”
PVA, PVA Blends, and Their Nanocomposites for Biodegradable Packaging Application (2017, background): “Krumova et al.[58] reported that barrier properties of PVA could be significantly improved when cross-linked with 3–5% boric acid due to the creation of a new hydrogen bond between –”
Preparation of ion exchange membranes for fuel cell based on crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) with poly(styrene sulfonic acid-co-maleic acid) (2006, methodology): “Several crosslinking methods have been published for different use, since as a rule, all multifunctional compounds capable of reacting with hydroxyl groups can be used to obtain three dimensional networks in PVA [11].”