The effect of interchain transesterification reactions on the development of aromatic copolyesters

Aromatic copolyesters (LCPs) have been a subject of extensive research effort over the past 30 years. This is due primarily to their unique combination of properties and processability. They are limited, however, due to high temperatures required for processing and limitations on achievable mechanical properties due to the anisotropic nature of the polymer. In an attempt to address these issues, a new thermosetting polymer based on all aromatic ester units has been developed. The material displays thermal stabilities to 450$\sp\circ$C in nitrogen, glass transition temperatures to 250$\sp\circ$C, and lap shear adhesive strengths to titanium of up to 20 MPa.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Materials Science and Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Frich, Danny Joseph

Contributors dc:contributor

• Economy, James

• Chemistry, Polymer
• Engineering, Materials Science

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1996 Frich, Danny Joseph

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

9780591198133
AAI9712273
(UMI)AAI9712273

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22922