Abstract
A novel synthetic methodology for preparing chain-extended and cross-linked ionenes using UV irradiation is described. 12,12-Ammonium ionenes were functionalized with either cinnamate or styrenic functionality at the chain ends and were subsequently exposed to UV irradiation. In addition, a novel copolymer (poly(cinDMPC-co-bocDMPC)) was mixed with the cinnamate-functionalized 12,12-ammonium ionene to prepare photo-cross-linked networks. The UV irradiation process was monitored via UV-Vis spectroscopy after each exposure. The chain-extended 12,12-ammonium ionene possessed superior tensile properties compared to the original 12,12-ammonium ionene. Successful cross-linking was confirmed with solubility testing of the thin films in methanol. The results indicated that photo-cross-linked 12,12-ammonium ionenes offer potential in membrane technology applications.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 555-564 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics |
| Volume | 210 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chain
- Cross-linked polymers
- Ionenes
- Mechanical properties
- Structure-property relationships
- UV irradiation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry