ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Segmented block copolymers were prepared from hydroxyl-terminated liquid natural rubber (HTNR) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). Toluene 2,4 diisocyanate (TDI) was used as the coupling agent for combining both types of segments. Keeping the molecular weight of HTNR constant, a series of materials were prepared using PEO with varying molecular weights. Their thermal and mechanical properties were evaluated. With increasing the PEO content, the properties vary from soft to rigid elastomers and rubber-toughened plastics. This variation in properties is caused by the changes in the sample morphology, which depends on the relative fractions of the hard and soft segments. Water absorption capability of these block copolymers was determined. Hydrogels with water content approximately up to 80% were obtained.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1991.070420204
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