Structure−Property relationships in nanocomposites based on cyanate ester resins and 1-heptyl pyridinium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid

Novel thermosetting systems based on cyanate ester resins (CERs) have been created through the polycyclotrimerization reaction of dicyanate ester of bisphenol E (DCBE) in the presence of different amounts of 1-heptyl pyridinium tetrafluoroborate [HPyr][BF4] Ionic Liquid (IL). A significant accelerat...

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Published in:Polymer (Guilford) 2018-07, Vol.148, p.14-26
Main Authors: Vashchuk, A., Rios de Anda, A., Starostenko, O., Grigoryeva, O., Sotta, P., Rogalsky, S., Smertenko, P., Fainleib, A., Grande, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical Sciences
Crosslinking
Cyanates
Dicyanates
Dielectrics
High temperature
Ionic liquids
Kinetics
Material chemistry
Nanocomposites
Phase separation
Phenols
Photosensitivity
Polymers
Pyridinium
Reaction kinetics
Reaction mechanisms
Resins
Spectroscopy
Thermal degradation
Thermal stability
Thermosetting polymers
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Summary:Novel thermosetting systems based on cyanate ester resins (CERs) have been created through the polycyclotrimerization reaction of dicyanate ester of bisphenol E (DCBE) in the presence of different amounts of 1-heptyl pyridinium tetrafluoroborate [HPyr][BF4] Ionic Liquid (IL). A significant accelerating effect on the curing kinetics of DCBE was found by FTIR analysis. The reaction mechanism for the [HPyr][BF4]-catalyzed polycyclotrimerization of DCBE was newly proposed via the formation of a [CN]δ+–[HPyr]δ− complex as a key intermediate. Structure–properties relationships for the thermostable CER/IL networks were investigated by using DSC, DMTA, dielectric spectroscopy, tensile testing, quasi-dc measurements (I-V characteristics), and TGA. All the nanocomposites showed excellent thermal stability up to 300 °C, indicating the formation of a densely crosslinked network even at high IL content (40 wt%), and they could be used at high temperatures above their Tg without significant thermal degradation. Nanoscale phase separation led to the creation of ionic channels within the CER matrix to ensure photosensitivity properties. [Display omitted] •[HPyr][BF4] acts both as a catalyst and a structure-directing agent increasing free volume in CER-based nanocomposites.•Nanoscale phase separation leads to the creation of ionic channels within the CER matrix to ensure photosensitivity properties.•Nanocomposite materials can be used at high temperatures above their Tg without significant thermal degradation.
ISSN:0032-3861
1873-2291
DOI:10.1016/j.polymer.2018.06.015