Polybutadiene Cross-Linked With Various Diols – Effect On Thermal Stability

Authors

Fawn Marie Uhl, Marquette University
Michael A. McKinney, Marquette University
Charles A. Wilkie, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2000

Source Publication

Polymer Degradation and Stability

Source ISSN

0141-3910

Abstract

The relationship between cross-linking and thermal stability as related to polybutadiene is the focus of current research. Cross-linked polybutadienes have been prepared using various diols as the cross-linking agent. Cross-linked polymers have been characterized by gel content, swelling ratios, infrared spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. These polymers are not highly cross-linked, as seen by gel content and swelling ratios, and cross-linking does not have a large effect on the onset temperature of the degradation. Nonetheless, extensive formation of a non-volatile residue occurs.

Comments

Accepted version. Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 70, No. 3 (2000): 417-424. DOI. © 2000 Elsevier B.V. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Uhl, Fawn Marie; McKinney, Michael A.; and Wilkie, Charles A., "Polybutadiene Cross-Linked With Various Diols – Effect On Thermal Stability" (2000). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 162.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/162