Some polyurethane anionomers synthesized by a two-step substitution postreaction of urethane hydrogen atoms with CH 2 COONa groups were studied. The influence of ionic structures on the mechanical and electrical properties of polymers was followed. The carboxylated polyurethane anionomers were used to obtain electroconductive composites with polypyrrole, by immersion of polyurethane films in aqueous solution of pyrrole and oxidative chemical polymerization of the heterocyclic monomer with FeCl 3 . The proportion of polypyrrole in the composites increased by introduction of ionic groups. Stress-strain behavior and electrical conductivity of composites were compared with those of the anionomers. Incorporation of polypyrrole significantly enhanced the electrical conductivity but diminished mechanical properties. Some composites possess both satisfactory conductivity and mechanical properties. The results were explained by the morphological changes induced by ionic group and polypyrrole presence.
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