Abstract
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis of ring opening methatesis polymerization (ROMP) derived polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD) revealed an unexpected thermal behavior. A recurring exothermic signal can be observed in the DSC analysis after an elapsed time period. This exothermic signal was found to be proportional to the resting period and was accompanied by a constant increase in the glass-transition temperature. We hypothesize that a relaxation mechanism within the cross-linked scaffold, together with a long-lived stable ruthenium alkylidene species are responsible for the observed phenomenon.
Original language | English GB |
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Pages (from-to) | 1469-1474 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Aug 2015 |
Keywords
- Glass-transition temperature
- Polydicyclopentadiene
- Ring opening metathesis polymerization
- Ruthenium-catalyzed olefin metathesis
- Thermoset polymers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry