End-functionalized block copolymers of styrene and isoprene. A d.s.c. study

Stergios Pispas*, Nikos Hadjichristidis, Jimmy W. Mays

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Abstract

The influence of the end groups on the glass transition temperature, Tg, of the polyisoprene block of styrene-isoprene diblocks was studied by differential scanning calorimetry. The end-functionalized styrene-isoprene diblock samples used have dimethylamino and sulfobetaine groups attached on the polyisoprene chain end. An increase in the low temperature (polyisoprene-type) Tg value was observed for the lower molecular weight zwitterion capped polymers. This effect is attributed to restricted segmental mobility of the polyisoprene chains found in the proximity of the ionic aggregates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3989-3991
Number of pages3
JournalPolymer
Volume37
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Block copolymers
  • End-functionalized polymers
  • Glass transition

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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