ISSN:
0887-624X
Keywords:
ring-opening metathesis polymerization
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Diels-Alder synthesis
;
cycloaddition
;
reaction injection molding
;
crosslinking
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rubber-modified polymers
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morphology
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Chemistry
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Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
5-(3-Cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-norbornene [CHNB] has been shown to form a very lightly crosslinked polymer (Tg = 127°C) with good elongation via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP). Based on swelling behavior with added norbornadiene dimer, the low crosslink density is ascribed to 〈0.5% participation by the cyclohexenyl ring. Compared to dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), CHNB polymerizations were less exothermic, required less catalyst, and exhibited greater molding latitude, which are advantageous for Reaction Injection Molding (RIM). Styrene-isoprene and styrene-ethylene/butylene block copolymers were effective impact modifiers for polyCHNB, forming large particle morphologies. Small rubber particles formed from styrene-butadiene block copolymers were not effective for impact enhancement of polyCHNB, in contrast to polyDCPD. Rubber-modified polyCHNB retained impact resistance four to six times longer than polyDCPD samples when aged in air at 50-70°C. Related RIM-ROMP of liquid monomer mixtures prepared by cyclopentadiene cycloadditions with 4-vinyl-1-cyclohexene, cis-1,3-divinylcyclopentane, 3,5-divinylcyclopentene or cis-2,4-divinylbicyclo[3.3.0]oct-6-ene formed highly crosslinked, less ductile copolymers with Tgs as high as 206°C. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35: 3049-3063, 1997
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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