ISSN:
0887-624X
Keywords:
aromatic polyesters
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1-phenyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid
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liquid crystallinity
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glass transition temperature
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melting temperature
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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:
A series of new wholly aromatic polyesters was synthesized by melt polycondensation of 1-phenyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (PNDA) and diacetates of various aromatic diols. The aromatic diols studied are hydroquinone (HQ), methylhydroquinone (MHQ), phenylhydroquinone (PHQ), (α-phenylisopropyl)hydroquinone (PIHQ), 2,6-naphthalenediol (2,6-ND), 1,4-naphthalenediol (1,4-ND), and 4,4′-biphenol (BP). These polyesters were characterized for their crystallinity, glass transition temperature (Tg), melting temperature (Tm), liquid crystallinity, and thermal stability. In general, crystallinity of the polyesters are very low and the Tg values of the polyesters range from 150 to 172°C depending on the structure of aromatic diols. All of the polymers formed nematic phases above their Tm or Tg. The polyesters derived from PHQ and PIHQ are soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents. The initial decomposition temperatures of the polyesters are above 400°C under N2 atmosphere. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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