A one-step strategy for thermally and mechanically reinforced pseudo-interpenetrating poly(propylene carbonate) networks by terpolymerization of CO2, propylene oxide and pyromellitic dianhydride

Abstract

We present a one-step effective synthetic strategy for excellent thermally and mechanically reinforced pseudo-interpenetrating poly(propylene carbonate) networks (PIPPCNs) by CO2/propylene oxide/pyromellitic dianhydride terpolymerization. This strategy will enable PPC to be smoothly processed by heat without decomposition and to be used in a wider range of applications such as packaging, commodity and agriculture films.