Hyperbranched polyphenylene and hyperbranched polyesters: new soluble, three-dimensional, reactive polymers

Jean M.J. Fréchet*, Craig J. Hawker

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Abstract

Hyperbranched polymers prepared by step-growth polymerization of ABx monomers carry a very large number of reactive groups at their numerous chain-ends as well as throughout the macromolecule. These hyperbranched polymers are characterized by very high solubilities and unusually low solution viscosities when compared to linear analogs. This is a result of their globular shape and lack of crystallinity. The preparation and selected properties of two types of hyperbranched polymers, polyphenylene and polyesters, is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)127-136
Number of pages10
JournalReactive and Functional Polymers
Volume26
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AB polycondensation
  • Chemical modification
  • Coating
  • Dendrimer
  • End-group
  • Hyperbranched
  • Polyester
  • Polyphenylene
  • Viscosity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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