Synthesis and properties investigation of hydroxyl functionalized polyisoprene prepared by cobalt catalyzed co-polymerization of isoprene and hydroxylmyrcene
Yuechao Xu, Junyi Zhao, Qiao Gan, Weilun Ying, Zhonghan Hu, Fuming Tang, Wanwei Luo, Yunjie Luo, Zhongbao Jian, Dirong Gong
Abstract
Controlled copolymerization of isoprene and hydroxylmyrcene afforded well-defined hydroxyl functionalized polyisoprene. Blends of functionalized polyisoprene/SiO<sub>2</sub> displayed enhanced miscibility, and remarkable vulcanization and mechanical properties.
Topics & Concepts
IsopreneMiscibilityVulcanizationCopolymerCatalysisCobaltPolymerizationPolymer chemistryChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPolymerNatural rubberOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisSilicone and Siloxane ChemistrySynthetic Organic Chemistry Methods