Irena Pulko , Edita Jasiukaityte Grojzdek , Vesna Žepič Bogataj , Miroslav Huskić
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Abstract
Thermosetting resins based on renewable 5-HMF and phenol were synthesized and the influence of different reaction conditions (in aqueous solution and bulk, without catalyst and with HCl as catalyst) is discussed. The aim of the research was to synthesize a liquid resin that can be used to produce composites using the same processing methods as the epoxy composites. The liquid resin was obtained without a catalyst. The structure of the resin was determined by 1H, 13C, 2D and APT NMR spectroscopy. The resin was cured with hexamethylenetetramine. Composites with a resin content of 22 % and a paper content of 78 % were prepared and characterized. The moduli of elasticity of these composites were between 6.4 GPa and 7.4 GPa and the tensile strength was up to 91 MPa. No glass transition was observed in the dynamic mechanical analysis at temperatures up to 180 °C, and the loss modulus decreased only by 50 %.
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Reactive & Functional Polymers provides a forum to disseminate original ideas, concepts and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups, which impart specific chemical reactivity or physical, chemical, structural, biological, and pharmacological functionality. The scope covers organic polymers, acting for instance as reagents, catalysts, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating or antimicrobial agents, drug carriers, sensors, membranes, and hydrogels. This also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers and high-performance thermosetting polymers, natural or degradable polymers, conducting polymers, and porous polymers.
Original research articles must contain thorough molecular and material characterization data on synthesis of the above polymers in combination with their applications. Applications include but are not limited to catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations and recovery, electronics and information storage, energy conversion, encapsulation, or adhesion.