Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1987 · 45 citations · 12 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceOrganic ChemistryPolymer ChemistryPolymer MaterialsPolymer CharacterizationPolymer FunctionalizationPolymer Physical ChemistryPolymer PhysicsPolymer StructurePolymer SynthesisChemical ModificationFriedel-crafts AcylationPolymer ModificationSolubilitySteric ConstraintsThermal Stability
Abstract The chemical modification of poly(2,6‐dimethyl‐1,4‐phenylene oxide) (PPO) by electrophilic sulfonylation and acylation of the aromatic structural units has been investigated. A maximum monosubstitution degree of 79.4 has been reached. Higher substitution levels were difficult to achieve because of both a decrease in the remaining position nucleophilicity and steric hindrances. Minor changes in thermal stability and a broadening of the solubility range of substituted PPO compared with the parent PPO have been recorded. Very good permeation properties to gases, better than for PPO, have been detected for the modified structures.
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