The synthesis of rod-coil diblock copolymers was achieved for the first time by TEMPO-mediated 'living' free radical polymerization of styrene and 2,5-bis [(4-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl] styrene(MPCS). The blo...The synthesis of rod-coil diblock copolymers was achieved for the first time by TEMPO-mediated 'living' free radical polymerization of styrene and 2,5-bis [(4-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl] styrene(MPCS). The block architecture of the two diblock copolymers thus prepared, MPCS-b-St(5400/2400) and MPCS-b-St(10800/8700), was confirmed by GPC, DSC studies and the formation of multimolecular micelles. (Author abstract) 10 Refs.展开更多
Poly{2,5-bis[(p-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene}was successfully synthesized.This new polymer has a structure characteristic of mesogen-jacketed liquid cyrstalline polymers(MJLCPs)and does form a liquid crystal phas...Poly{2,5-bis[(p-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene}was successfully synthesized.This new polymer has a structure characteristic of mesogen-jacketed liquid cyrstalline polymers(MJLCPs)and does form a liquid crystal phase above its glass transition.It thus became the starting member of a new series of MJLCPs.The synthesis of the polymer as well as the liquid crystalline properties of the polymer and its monomer was discussed.A brief comparison of the new monomer and polymer with some previously reported counterparts was also included.展开更多
Some new mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymers (MJLCP) with polymer backbones, spacers, and mesogenic units of different structures were synthesized by radical polymerization. The mesomorphic behavior of these ...Some new mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymers (MJLCP) with polymer backbones, spacers, and mesogenic units of different structures were synthesized by radical polymerization. The mesomorphic behavior of these polymers was examined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). Their liquid crystallinity is influenced by the variation of polymer backbone, spacer, mesogenic unit and its terminal groups. The results show that 1) a more flexible polymer main-chain is more favorable to the formation of a liquid crystal phase, while 2) a flexible spacer will decrease the 'Jacket Effect' and the liquid crystallinity and 3) a subtle modification of the terminal groups on the mesogenic unit may also have a significant influence on properties of the polymers.展开更多
The first TEMPO-mediated 'living' free radical polymerization of liquid crystalline monomer, 2, 5-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene (MPCS), was carried out at 130 degrees C with BPO as an initiator. The...The first TEMPO-mediated 'living' free radical polymerization of liquid crystalline monomer, 2, 5-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene (MPCS), was carried out at 130 degrees C with BPO as an initiator. The molecular weight of the polymer can be varied from rather low values to high values while maintaining narrow polydispersity. It was observed that the polymerization of MPCS proceeded much faster than that of styrene. A tentative explanation for this fast polymerization was suggested.展开更多
The effects of mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymer poly(dipropyl vinylterephthalate)(PDPVT) on the mechanical and thermal properties of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A(DGEBA) epoxy resin were investigated by i...The effects of mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymer poly(dipropyl vinylterephthalate)(PDPVT) on the mechanical and thermal properties of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A(DGEBA) epoxy resin were investigated by impact test, tensile test and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA). The mechanism underlying the enhancement of mechanical properties of epoxy resin was studied using 1D wide-angle X-ray diffraction(WAXD) and scanning electron microscope(SEM). It was found that the mechanical properties of 1 wt%–5 wt% PDPVT/DGEBA composites were significantly improved compared to neat epoxy resin. Especially, the epoxy resin with 3 wt% PDPVT had the greatest increase in mechanical properties, with the impact strength, tensile strength and elongation while breaking increased by 87%, 59% and 174%, respectively. The increased mechanical strength was due to the fact that PDPVT maintained liquid crystalline phase in cured PDPVT/DGEBA composites, which would blunt the crack tip and prevent crack propagation. Moreover, PDPVT had slight effect on the thermal stability properties of epoxy resin.展开更多
A series of poly{2,5-bis[(4-butoxyphenyl)-oxycarbonyl]styrenes}(PBPCS)with low mo-lecular weight distribution was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP).The me-somorphic properties were investigated...A series of poly{2,5-bis[(4-butoxyphenyl)-oxycarbonyl]styrenes}(PBPCS)with low mo-lecular weight distribution was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP).The me-somorphic properties were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),polarizing optical microscopy(POM)and rheometer.PBPCS showed the phase transition from isotropic into liquid crystal(LC)phase,and the LC phase formed at high temperature and disappeared in the subsequent cooling procedure.Using the WAXD fiber pattern,the phase structure of the PBPCS at higher tem-perature showed hexagonal columnar nematic phase.Experimental results demonstrated that the driving force of the entropy is an important factor during the unusual LC phase formation of PBPCS.展开更多
Mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymer （MJLCP） has attracted great attention because of its rigid conformation, facile synthesis, and structural controllability. In this feature article, the self-assembly of MJ...Mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymer （MJLCP） has attracted great attention because of its rigid conformation, facile synthesis, and structural controllability. In this feature article, the self-assembly of MJLCP-based block copolymers （BCPs） is briefly reviewed, especially the nanostructures of rod-coil diblock copolymers （diBCPs）, rod-rod diBCPs, and triblock copolymers. In addition, the properties of the self-assembled BCPs are also summarized, including their applications as liquid crystalline thermoplastic elastomers and solid polymer electrolytes. The article also discusses the major challenges and future directions in the study of MJLCP-based BCPs.展开更多
New liquid crystalline monomer,2,5-bis[(4'-methoxyphenoxy)carbonyl]phenyl acrylate was successfully synthesized.Polyacrylate with laterally attached mesogens via ei;ter linkage was also derived.This polymer forms ...New liquid crystalline monomer,2,5-bis[(4'-methoxyphenoxy)carbonyl]phenyl acrylate was successfully synthesized.Polyacrylate with laterally attached mesogens via ei;ter linkage was also derived.This polymer forms an enantiotropic liquid crystal phase while its monomer exhibits a metastable nematic phase with respect to the crystalline state.However,its liquid crystallinity is very low as compared to that of poly{2,5-bis[(4'-methoxyphenoxy)carbonyl]-styrene}.展开更多
基金This project was supported by the Foundation of Peking University for Young Scientist and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘The synthesis of rod-coil diblock copolymers was achieved for the first time by TEMPO-mediated 'living' free radical polymerization of styrene and 2,5-bis [(4-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl] styrene(MPCS). The block architecture of the two diblock copolymers thus prepared, MPCS-b-St(5400/2400) and MPCS-b-St(10800/8700), was confirmed by GPC, DSC studies and the formation of multimolecular micelles. (Author abstract) 10 Refs.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Poly{2,5-bis[(p-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene}was successfully synthesized.This new polymer has a structure characteristic of mesogen-jacketed liquid cyrstalline polymers(MJLCPs)and does form a liquid crystal phase above its glass transition.It thus became the starting member of a new series of MJLCPs.The synthesis of the polymer as well as the liquid crystalline properties of the polymer and its monomer was discussed.A brief comparison of the new monomer and polymer with some previously reported counterparts was also included.
基金This Project was supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation and National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 59873001).
文摘Some new mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymers (MJLCP) with polymer backbones, spacers, and mesogenic units of different structures were synthesized by radical polymerization. The mesomorphic behavior of these polymers was examined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). Their liquid crystallinity is influenced by the variation of polymer backbone, spacer, mesogenic unit and its terminal groups. The results show that 1) a more flexible polymer main-chain is more favorable to the formation of a liquid crystal phase, while 2) a flexible spacer will decrease the 'Jacket Effect' and the liquid crystallinity and 3) a subtle modification of the terminal groups on the mesogenic unit may also have a significant influence on properties of the polymers.
基金This work was supported by the Foundation of Peking University for Young Scientist and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.29874003).
文摘The first TEMPO-mediated 'living' free radical polymerization of liquid crystalline monomer, 2, 5-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene (MPCS), was carried out at 130 degrees C with BPO as an initiator. The molecular weight of the polymer can be varied from rather low values to high values while maintaining narrow polydispersity. It was observed that the polymerization of MPCS proceeded much faster than that of styrene. A tentative explanation for this fast polymerization was suggested.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51343008)
文摘The effects of mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymer poly(dipropyl vinylterephthalate)(PDPVT) on the mechanical and thermal properties of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A(DGEBA) epoxy resin were investigated by impact test, tensile test and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA). The mechanism underlying the enhancement of mechanical properties of epoxy resin was studied using 1D wide-angle X-ray diffraction(WAXD) and scanning electron microscope(SEM). It was found that the mechanical properties of 1 wt%–5 wt% PDPVT/DGEBA composites were significantly improved compared to neat epoxy resin. Especially, the epoxy resin with 3 wt% PDPVT had the greatest increase in mechanical properties, with the impact strength, tensile strength and elongation while breaking increased by 87%, 59% and 174%, respectively. The increased mechanical strength was due to the fact that PDPVT maintained liquid crystalline phase in cured PDPVT/DGEBA composites, which would blunt the crack tip and prevent crack propagation. Moreover, PDPVT had slight effect on the thermal stability properties of epoxy resin.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20134010)the Ministry of Education of China(Key Project No.104005).
文摘A series of poly{2,5-bis[(4-butoxyphenyl)-oxycarbonyl]styrenes}(PBPCS)with low mo-lecular weight distribution was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP).The me-somorphic properties were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),polarizing optical microscopy(POM)and rheometer.PBPCS showed the phase transition from isotropic into liquid crystal(LC)phase,and the LC phase formed at high temperature and disappeared in the subsequent cooling procedure.Using the WAXD fiber pattern,the phase structure of the PBPCS at higher tem-perature showed hexagonal columnar nematic phase.Experimental results demonstrated that the driving force of the entropy is an important factor during the unusual LC phase formation of PBPCS.
文摘Mesogen-jacketed liquid crystalline polymer （MJLCP） has attracted great attention because of its rigid conformation, facile synthesis, and structural controllability. In this feature article, the self-assembly of MJLCP-based block copolymers （BCPs） is briefly reviewed, especially the nanostructures of rod-coil diblock copolymers （diBCPs）, rod-rod diBCPs, and triblock copolymers. In addition, the properties of the self-assembled BCPs are also summarized, including their applications as liquid crystalline thermoplastic elastomers and solid polymer electrolytes. The article also discusses the major challenges and future directions in the study of MJLCP-based BCPs.
基金This project was supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation and National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.59873001).
文摘New liquid crystalline monomer,2,5-bis[(4'-methoxyphenoxy)carbonyl]phenyl acrylate was successfully synthesized.Polyacrylate with laterally attached mesogens via ei;ter linkage was also derived.This polymer forms an enantiotropic liquid crystal phase while its monomer exhibits a metastable nematic phase with respect to the crystalline state.However,its liquid crystallinity is very low as compared to that of poly{2,5-bis[(4'-methoxyphenoxy)carbonyl]-styrene}.
