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The temperature dependence of the Fourier transform Raman spectrum of polycarbonate has been investigated. C−O−C stretching and C−H stretching modes were found to be temperature-sensitive. The changes noted indicate the presence of a cis-trans conformation for the crystalline polymer, while the cis-cis conformation predominates in amorphous polycarbonate.
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Stuart, B.H. Temperature studies of polycarbonate using Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy. Polymer Bulletin 36, 341–346 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00319235
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00319235