Synthesis of High Aspect Ratio Bisphenols and Polycarbonates Incorporating Bisaryl Units

Autor: Guy Longbrake, Tsvetanka Filipova, John T. Bendler, David A. Boyles, Josiah T. Reams
Rok vydání: 2005
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Zdroj: Macromolecules. 38:3622-3629
ISSN: 1520-5835
0024-9297
DOI: 10.1021/ma048616m
Popis: Theoretical arguments linking monomer geometries to polymer fracture strengths and melt flow properties provide the rationale for design of a series of isomeric, high-aspect ratio bisphenols and new polycarbonates. An efficient synthesis of these monomers in addition to an optimal triphosgenation-based method for the synthesis of high molecular weight polycarbonates is presented. Preparation and polymerization of o-, meta-, and p-tetraaryl bisphenol A are reported, in addition to glass transition temperatures of the new polycarbonates. In accordance with expectations, the p- and m- isomers form ductile, amorphous high-heat films, while the o-isomer produces a relatively low-Tg brittle glass.
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