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Studies on Diels–Alder thermoresponsive networks based on ether–urethane bismaleimide functionalized poly(vinyl alcohol)

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry volume 118, pages 1471–1481 (2014)Cite this article

Abstract

Thermoreversible networks obtained by the Diels–Alder cycloaddition reaction of poly(vinyl furfural) with urethane bismaleimides containing polyether chain were synthesized. The formation of the networks was confirmed by attenuated total reflectance in conjunction with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR–FTIR). The materials thermal properties were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and a coupling of dynamic thermogravimetry with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry (TG–FTIR–MS) for pyrolysis behaviour under nitrogen atmosphere. A thermal decomposition mechanism of the networks and poly(vinyl furfural) was discussed via evolved gas analysis. The thermoreversibility of the networks was demonstrated by the presence of the endothermic peak characteristic to the retrodienic process on the DSC heating curves and also the appearance of the exothermic peak, due to the dienic process, on the DSC cooling curve. The dynamic contact angle and free surface energy values of the networks were determined. Measures of the heterogeneity and roughness of the surfaces suggested that the surfaces of the networks’ films are more homogenous than the initial poly(vinyl furfural) surface. Dynamic water vapour sorption studies were conducted.

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Two of the authors (C-D.V. and D.R.) acknowledge the financial support of a grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, Project Number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0187.

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  1. Laboratory of Polyaddition and Photochemistry, ”Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania

    Oana Ursache, Constantin Gaina & Viorica Gaina

  2. Inorganic Polymers Department, ”Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania

    Nita Tudorachi & Alexandra Bargan

  3. Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, ”Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania

    Cristian-Dragos Varganici & Dan Rosu

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Ursache, O., Gaina, C., Gaina, V. et al. Studies on Diels–Alder thermoresponsive networks based on ether–urethane bismaleimide functionalized poly(vinyl alcohol). J Therm Anal Calorim 118, 1471–1481 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-014-4041-7

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Keywords

  • Retro-Diels–Alder
  • Thermal properties
  • Pyrolysis behaviour
  • Evolved gas analysis
  • Contact angle
  • Water vapour sorption