Sulfonated polynaphthalimides with benzimidazole pendant groups

Yolanda Álvarez-Gallego; Bastian Ruffmann; Vasco Silva; Hugo Silva; Angel E. Lozano; José G. de la Campa; Suzana Pereira Nunes; Javier de Abajo

doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2008.06.048

Sulfonated polynaphthalimides with benzimidazole pendant groups

Yolanda Álvarez-Gallego^*, Bastian Ruffmann, Vasco Silva, Hugo Silva, Angel E. Lozano, José G. de la Campa, Suzana Pereira Nunes, Javier de Abajo

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Abstract

A series of new polyimides bearing simultaneously sulfonic acid groups and benzimidazole rings in different proportions have been synthesised by one pot high temperature polycondensation. The composition of the copolymers, as well as the distribution of the ionic sites along the polymer chain, has been changed systematically in order to study their relation with polymer properties. The incorporation of sulfonic side groups in the structure improves the solubility in polar organic solvents. In turn, the presence of sulfonic acid moieties impairs thermal resistance. Membranes based on the synthesised polyimides were prepared by solution casting and their water uptake as well as proton conductivity were determined.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3875-3883
Number of pages	9
Journal	Polymer
Volume	49
Issue number	18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2008.06.048
State	Published - Aug 26 2008

Keywords

Benzimidazole
Ion-exchange membranes
Sulfonated polyimides

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Organic Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Materials Chemistry

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