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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 127-136 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Reactive and Functional Polymers |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
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