Design, synthesis, and characterization of vinyl-addition polynorbornenes with tunable thermal properties
Xinyi Wang, Yewon L. Jeong, C.A. Love, Holly A. Stretz, Gila E. Stein, Brian K. Long
Abstract
Substituents were introduced onto addition polynorbornenes to modify their thermal properties. The resultant materials displayed depressed glass-transition temperatures, high decomposition temperatures, and could be melt-processed.
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Thermal decompositionCharacterization (materials science)Glass transitionThermalDecompositionChemistryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyPolymerPhysicsThermodynamicsEngineeringSynthesis and properties of polymersEpoxy Resin Curing ProcessesOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis