Influence of the chemical structure of cross-linking agents on properties of thermally reversible networks

Abstract: It is well-known that the properties of cross-linked rubbers are strongly affected by the cross-link density. In this work it is shown that for thermoreversibly cross-linked elastomers, the type and length of the cross-linker also have a significant effect. A homologous series of diamine and bismaleimide cross-linkers was used to cross-link maleic-anhydride-grafted EPM irreversibly and furan-modified EPM thermoreversibly, respectively. Bismaleimide cross-linkers with a polarity close to that of EPM and a relatively low melting point have a better solubility in the rubber matrix, which results in higher chemical conversion and, thus, higher cross-link densities at the same molar amount of cross-linker. Samples cross-linked with different spacers (aromatic and aliphatic spacers of different lengths) were compared at the same cross-link density to interpret the effects on the material properties. The rigid character of the short aliphatic and the aromatic cross-linkers accounts for the observed increase in hardness, Young´s modulus and tensile strength with respect to the longer, more flexible aliphatic cross-linkers. In conclusion, the structure of the cross-linking agent can be considered as an alternative variable in tuning the rubber properties, especially for thermoreversibly cross-linked rubber.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Influence of the chemical structure of cross-linking agents on properties of thermally reversible networks ; volume:88 ; number:12 ; year:2016 ; pages:1103-1116 ; extent:14
Pure and applied chemistry ; 88, Heft 12 (2016), 1103-1116 (gesamt 14)

Creator
Polgar, Lorenzo Massimo
Cerpentier, Robin R.J.
Vermeij, Gijs H.
Picchioni, Francesco
Duin, Martin van

DOI
10.1515/pac-2016-0804
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024030513455912260830
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Polgar, Lorenzo Massimo
  • Cerpentier, Robin R.J.
  • Vermeij, Gijs H.
  • Picchioni, Francesco
  • Duin, Martin van

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