ISSN:
1436-2449
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
Summary A series of segmented copolyesters with semi-regular structure was synthesized. In these copolymers, fully aromatic triad hard segments-HB-T-HB-, acting as mesogenic units, are linked each other by poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) segments with different average chain lengths as flexible spacers. The liquid crystallinity of the copolymers, i.e. the meso-phase forming ability, was studied against length of the spacer. In subsequent blending of these copolymers with PET matrix, results were compared with those from a commercial TLCP of PHB/PET random copolyester. Better mechanical properties were gained as expected since the compatibility of the segmented liquid crystalline copolyesters with the matrix is believed to be improved.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00306238
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