Synthesis, characterization and photopolymerization of vinyl functionalized poly (ε-caprolactone)

Vinyl functionalized poly (ε-caprolactone) with molar mass ranging from 500–5000 Da were synthesized by ring opening polymerization and further photopolymerized. One-step synthesis and functionalization is achieved based on ring opening polymerization (ROP). Hydroxyl butyl vinyl ether (HBVE) was emp...

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Published in:Express polymer letters 2009, Vol.3 (3), p.159-167
Main Authors: Liow, S. S., Widjaja, L. K., Lipik, V. T., Abadie, M. J. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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cationic photopolymerization
curing kinetics
functionalization
polycaprolactone
Tailor made polymers
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Summary:Vinyl functionalized poly (ε-caprolactone) with molar mass ranging from 500–5000 Da were synthesized by ring opening polymerization and further photopolymerized. One-step synthesis and functionalization is achieved based on ring opening polymerization (ROP). Hydroxyl butyl vinyl ether (HBVE) was employed to play the role as the initiator of ROP, and photo-curable functional group. The presence of CH2=CH peak in Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra confirmed that vinyl end groups were successfully attached to poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) macromolecule. Kinetic parameters of cationic photopolymerization of vinyl functionalized PCL were investigated. The activation energy was estimated at 11.33 kJ/mol, by assuming the cationic system followed second-order autocatalytic model.
ISSN:1788-618X
1788-618X
DOI:10.3144/expresspolymlett.2009.21