Investigation on Polystyrene Networks Containing Pendent Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Chains

  • Z. Mouflou
  • J. G. Zilliox
  • G. Beinert
  • Ph. Chaumont
  • J. Herz

Abstract

Polystyrene networks grafted with pendent poly (ethylene oxide) chains were prepared in pure THF or in THF-heptane mixtures by anionic block copolymerization. In a good solvent of both polymer components such networks are highly swollen. In water, deswelling occurs; however, a rather high residual swelling ratio is observed. The equilibrium swelling and mechanical behaviour of these samples, when swollen in THF or in water, have been investigated.

Keywords

Ethylene Oxide Size Exclusion Chromatography Compression Modulus Network Synthesis Pendent Chain 
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© Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd 1988

Authors and Affiliations

  • Z. Mouflou
    • 1
  • J. G. Zilliox
    • 1
  • G. Beinert
    • 1
  • Ph. Chaumont
    • 1
  • J. Herz
    • 1
  1. 1.Institut Charles Sadron (CRM-EAHP) (CNRS-ULP)Strasbourg CedexFrance

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