Synthesis of polyisocyanurate prepolymer and the resulting flexible elastomers with tunable mechanical properties
Yunfei Guo, Julian Kleemann, Stefan Bokern, Andre Kamm, Rint P. Sijbesma, Željko Tomović
Abstract
A liquid polyisocyanurate (PIR) containing isocyanate prepolymer was synthesized via co-cyclotrimerization of mono- and di-isocyanates and used for preparation of flexible elastomers with good thermal stability and tunable mechanical properties.
Topics & Concepts
PrepolymerElastomerMaterials scienceIsocyanateThermal stabilityComposite materialPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringPolyurethaneEngineeringPolymer composites and self-healingSilicone and Siloxane Chemistrybiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties