Which other solvent can be used to dissolve polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) apart from H2O and DMSO?

Nirmalendu Kuanr @Nirmalendu-Kuanr

05 May 2020 0 4K Report

I am making blends with PVA. But my polymers are insoluble in H2O or DMSO.

Could anybody suggest me a solvent which can dissolve PVA?

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