“…Therefore, this is the most frequently occurring mechanism. The new set of signals between 40 and 50 ppm could be attributed to the carbon of the Diels–Alder coupling of the resorcinolic ring with the double bond of the maleic anhydride [ 44 ], even if it occurs in a contained extent. The major polymerized adduct is represented by Figure 10 .…”
In recent years, the interest for bio-sources is rising exponentially and tannins extracts are one of the most interesting, easily-available, phenolic building blocks. The condensed tannins or proanthocyanidins are already known for their polymerization chemistry, which is the basis for several natural-based materials (e.g., adhesives, foams). In the present work we aim to observe the behavior of the extract of Acacia Mimosa (Acacia mearnsii) when reacted with several possible co-monomers at different relative amount, pH and temperature conditions. The more insoluble copolymers obtained with formaldehyde, hexamine, glyoxal, maleic anhydride, furfural and furfuryl alcohol were analyzed through solid state 13C NMR (Nuclear magnetic resonance) and FT-IR (Fourier Transform-Infrared) spectroscopy. The 13C NMR afforded the opportunity to detect: (i) aromatic substitutions and consequent poly-condensations for the majority of the hardeners studied; (ii) acylation for the maleic anhydride and also some; (iii) Diels–Alder arrangements for the furanic co-monomers; the FT-IR spectroscopy suggested that the formaldehyde and hexamine copolymers present a higher cross-linking degree.
“…Therefore, this is the most frequently occurring mechanism. The new set of signals between 40 and 50 ppm could be attributed to the carbon of the Diels–Alder coupling of the resorcinolic ring with the double bond of the maleic anhydride [ 44 ], even if it occurs in a contained extent. The major polymerized adduct is represented by Figure 10 .…”
In recent years, the interest for bio-sources is rising exponentially and tannins extracts are one of the most interesting, easily-available, phenolic building blocks. The condensed tannins or proanthocyanidins are already known for their polymerization chemistry, which is the basis for several natural-based materials (e.g., adhesives, foams). In the present work we aim to observe the behavior of the extract of Acacia Mimosa (Acacia mearnsii) when reacted with several possible co-monomers at different relative amount, pH and temperature conditions. The more insoluble copolymers obtained with formaldehyde, hexamine, glyoxal, maleic anhydride, furfural and furfuryl alcohol were analyzed through solid state 13C NMR (Nuclear magnetic resonance) and FT-IR (Fourier Transform-Infrared) spectroscopy. The 13C NMR afforded the opportunity to detect: (i) aromatic substitutions and consequent poly-condensations for the majority of the hardeners studied; (ii) acylation for the maleic anhydride and also some; (iii) Diels–Alder arrangements for the furanic co-monomers; the FT-IR spectroscopy suggested that the formaldehyde and hexamine copolymers present a higher cross-linking degree.
“…38 Once the reacting acidic anhydride groups are grafted to PP ( Scheme 2 ), there are a number of reaction strategies that can be used to crosslink such functionalized polymers. In addition to the quoted literature, 39 in our recent work, we used bifunctional epoxy as a crosslinker: 30 on reacting, epoxy leaves the hydroxyl unit needed for subsequent transesterification. Although the epoxy-based transesterification produces crosslinking with dynamic bonds, controlling bond exchange conditions (e.g., the amount and type of catalyst, temperature, pressure) can be challenging.…”
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“…Initially, we expected a decrease in storage modulus below T m due to insertion of additional crosslinking bonds in the backbone of PP (that is, insertion of additional crosslinking bonds “should” lead to adverse disruption in crystalline structure). 39 However, this was not the case, at least with the addition of up to 40 wt % of crosslinking additives. The results suggested that even with an addition of 40 wt % crosslinking, there were long enough polymer chains between the crosslinks that are able to form a stable and strong poly-crystalline structure.…”
Thermoplastic polyolefins
(TPOs) crosslinked by dynamic covalent
bonds (
x
TPOs) have the potential to be the most utilized
class of polymer in the world, with applications ranging from household
and automotive to biomedical devices and additive manufacturing.
x
TPO combines the benefits of thermoplastics and thermosets
in a “single material” and potentially avoids their
shortcomings. Here, we describe a new two-stage reaction extrusion
strategy of TPOs with a backbone consisting of inert C–C bonds
(polypropylene, PP), and thiol-anhydride, to dynamically crosslink
PP through thiol-thioester bond exchange. The degree of PP crosslinking
determines the rubber plateau modulus above the melting point of the
plastic: the modulus at 200 °C increases from zero in the melt
to 23 kPa at 6% crosslinking, to 60 kPa at 20%, to 105 kPa at 40%.
The overall mechanical strength of the solid
x
TPO
plastic is 25% higher compared to the original PP, and the gel fraction
of
x
TPO reaches 55%. Finally, we demonstrate that
the crosslinked
x
TPO material is readily reprocessable
(recycled, remolded, rewelded, and 3D printed).
“…Binary copolymer MAn-PEMA was obtained by radical copolymerization of MAn with PEMA initiated by AIBN in 1,4-dioxane solution. It is known that MAn is capable to form homopolymer in solution [50][51][52]. In order to escape a formation of PEMA homopolymer, a multiple excess of MAn was used.…”
The interaction of binary copolymers poly(maleic anhydride-co-poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate) with cholesterol results in formation of cholesterol containing polymers, which contain from 4.6 to 46.0 mol % monocholesteryl maleic links. Their structure was confirmed using functional analysis and IR spectroscopy. Acidic and anhydride links of these copolymers form polymeric salts if react with alkali. These salts are surfactants which in aqueous medium form hierarchy micelles and micellar aggregates depending on the copolymer concentration. Using conductometry it was found that preferably monomolecular micelles are formed in dilute solutions, and micellar aggregates begin to form at higher concentrations. In aqueous media polymeric salts are able to solubilize such lipophilic substances as Sudan III dye and anticancer drug curcumin. Efficiency of solubilization towards Sudan III grows if the content of monocholesteryl maleic fragment in surfactant increases.
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