Synthesis and Characterization of Limonene-Based Sulfur Polymer

In this research, a sulfur-based polymer has been synthesized with limonene extracted from orange peels. The synthesis process carried out by dropping at 0 wt.%, 0.5 1 2 and 4 wt.% ratios into the molten sulfur. change in chemical bond structure of is determined Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR). Moreover, density, Shore D hardness, thermal conductivity coefficient are also characterized. According to evaluations, it seen that 1% peel gave best results. It observed polymerization efficiency low when used below mass. At higher rates, hardness decreases, thus softer obtained. Besides, density approximately 2067 kg/m3, measured an average 0.25 W/m·K. As content mixture raises, decreases more porous formed.