Aliphatic hyperbranched polyesters based on 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid—Determination of structure, solution and bulk properties

Due to their highly branched structure and the large number of functional groups hyperbranched polymers possess unique properties that make them interesting for uses in a wide variety of applications. Some of the most widely investigated hyperbranched polymers are the polyesters based on 2,2-bis(met...

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Published in:Progress in polymer science 2011, Vol.36 (1), p.53-88
Main Authors: ZAGAR, Ema, ZIGON, Majda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
2,2-Bis(methylol)propionic acid
Aliphatic compounds
Application
Applied sciences
Branched
Characterization
Exact sciences and technology
Functional groups
Hyperbranched
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polycondensation
Polyester resins
Polyesters
Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts
Structure–property relationship
Synthesis
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Summary:Due to their highly branched structure and the large number of functional groups hyperbranched polymers possess unique properties that make them interesting for uses in a wide variety of applications. Some of the most widely investigated hyperbranched polymers are the polyesters based on 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid. In this paper we present the results of characterization studies of hyperbranched polyesters based on 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid which show that they are very complex products with a multidimensional distribution of various properties. The influence of the synthesis conditions on the structure and molar-mass characteristics of hyperbranched polyesters as well as the findings that allow a thorough understanding of the structure–property relationships are reviewed in detail.
ISSN:0079-6700
1873-1619
DOI:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2010.08.004