Synthesis,characterization and properties of polyimides from 3,3′,4,4′-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride and imidazole-blocked 2,5-bis[(n-alkyloxy)methyl]-1,4-benzenediisocyanates

Summary By the solution condensation of 3,3,4,4-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA) with imidazole-blocked 2,5-bis[(n-alkyloxy)methyl]-1,4-benzenediisocyanates (C_m-BDIs) a series of aromatic polyimides (C_m-BP-PIs) having flexible (n-alkyoxy)methyl (-CH₂O-n-C_mH_2m+1, m=4, 6, 8) side chains were prepared and characterized by IR- and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy and their properties were measured and discussed in respect to the effects of side chains. Inherent viscosities of the polymers were in the 0.23–0.34 dL/g range. All the polymers were highly soluble in N,N-dimethylpropyleneura(DMPU) and C₆- and C₈-BP-PIs even in CHCl₃ at room temperature. UV-VIS spectra showed that the -electrons are delocalized along the main chain. TGA studies showed a two-step pyrolysis behavior and in DSC Tg's of C₄-, C₆- and C₈-BP-PIs were determined to be 184, 135 and 127 °C, respectively. Wide-angle X-ray diffractometry for as-polymerized samples revealed a quite low crystallinity with only loosely developed layered structure.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of 1,4-diaminobutyl-N,N′-bis(cyanoborane): the first substituted-borane adduct of putrescine

The reaction of 1,4-diaminobutane (putrescine) with two molar equivalents of trimethylaminecyanoborane in anhydrous diethyl ether, produced an unprecedented cyanoborane species, 1,4-diaminobutyl-N,N^′-bis(cyanoborane) (1), in 78% yield, via a Lewis-base exchange reaction. The crystal structure showed the title compound (1) to be a zwitterionic species in which the two nitrogen atoms of a putrescine unit are coordinated to two cyanoborane units.     

Synthesis and Properties of Soluble 3,3′,4,4′-Benzophenonetetracarboxylic Dianhydride Copolyimides Based on 1,1-Bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1-phenylethane and Commercial Dianhydrides

1,1-Bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1-phenylethane (BAPPE) is a useful monomer for preparing soluble polyimides, but polyimide synthesized from BAPPE and 3,3,4,4-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA) shows poor solubility. Insoluble BTDA/BAPPE polyimide can copolymerize with soluble polyimides at certain molar ratios (m₂/m₁) to produce arbitrarily soluble copolyimides. To prepare soluble copolyimides, the smallest m₂/m₁ ratio changes due to the matching dianhydrides, depending on the structure of the dianhydride component. When polymers contain the same m₂/m₁ ratio, copolyimides formed through thermal imidization show poorer solubility than these formed through chemical imidization, and copolyimide cyclized at 250°C has a better solubility than that cyclized at 300°C; this is due to the formation of intermolecular linkages during the high-temperature thermal cyclization. Additional, these copolyimides are characterized by good mechanical properties together with good thermal stability, and a comparative study on the properties of the homopolyimide and copolyimide are also presented.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Optimum Reaction Conditions of Oligo-N, N′-bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene) Thiosemicarbazone

The oxidative polycondenzation reaction conditions of N, N-bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene) thiosemicarbazone (HNTSC) using air oxygen, H₂O₂ and NaOCl were studied in an aqueous alkaline medium between 50–90°C. Oligo-N, N-bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene) thiosemicarbazone was characterized by ¹H-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and elemental analysis techniques. Solubility testing of oligomer was investigated using organic solvents such as DMF, THF, DMSO, methanol, ethanol, CHCl₃, CCl₄, toluene acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, concentrated H₂SO₄ and an aqueous alkaline solution. Using NaOCl, H₂O₂ and air O₂ oxidants, conversion to oligo-N, N-bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene) thiosemicarbazone (OHNTSC) of N, N-bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene) thiosemicarbazone was found to be 85, 80 and 76%, respectively, in an aqueous alkaline medium. According to the SEC analyses, the number-average molecular weight, weight-average molecular weight and polydispersity index values of OHNTSC synthesized were found to be 1050 gmol^–1 1715 gmol^–1 and 1.63, using NaOCl, and 2137, 2957 gmol^–1 and 1.38, using air O₂ and 2155 gmol^–1 4164 gmol^–1 and 1.93, using air H₂O₂, respectively. Also, TG analysis was shown to be unstable of oligo-N, N-bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene) thiosemicarbazone against thermo-oxidative decomposition. The weight loss of OHNTSC was found to be 97.29% at 900°C.     

Synthesis and properties of poly[2-(4′-oxyphenylene)-5-benzimidazole] and a proton-exchange membrane produced on its basis

A monomer of the A-B type, 3,4-diamino-4′-carboxydiphenyloxide, has been synthesized via a series of consecutive transformations of 5-chloro-2-nitroaniline. The homopolycondensation of the monomer in Eaton’s reagent at 140°C yields poly[2-(4′-oxyphenylene)-5-benzimidazole] soluble in organic solvents. A membrane containing 51% H₃PO₄ (2.9 acid molecules pert monomer unit) and possessing a proton conductivity of 0.025 S/cm at 160°C is produced by doping a polymer film with 60% H₃PO₄.     

Low-dielectric-constant aromatic homopolyimide and copolyimide derived from pyromellitic dianhydride, 4,4′-oxydianiline, 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminephenoxy)phenyl]propane, 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene,or 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene

Low-dielectric-constant aromatics, homopolyimide and copolyimide, were introduced. Homopolyimides were prepared by pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) as an anhydride monomer and 4,4′-oxydianiline (ODA), 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminephenoxy)phenyl]propane, 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene, or 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene as an amine monomer. The copolyimides were prepared with PMDA as an anhydride monomer, ODA as an amine monomer with the addition of 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminephenoxy)phenyl]propane, 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene, or 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene as another amine monomer. The polyimides were well characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, thermomechanical analysis, dielectric measurements, and tensile testing. The homopolyimide and copolyimides showed lower dielectric constants than the homopolyimide formed by ODA and PMDA. The results also indicate that the interchain distance, the quantities of phenyl ether, and the position of the substitute are factors that not only affected the thermal performance of polyimide by improving the molecular flexibility but also reduced the dielectric constant of polyimide by increasing the free volume of the molecular chain and decreasing the polarization points per unit volume. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47405.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Some Poly(1,2-Phenylenedithiocarbamate)–Metal Complexes

Poly(1,2-phenylenedithiocarbamate) (PPDTC) was prepared by the reaction of 2-aminothiophenol with carbon disulfide followed by condensation through the removal of H₂S gas. PPDTC was used as a ligand to prepare four poly(1,2-phenylenedithiocarbamate)–metal complexes of iron(II), cobalt(II), copper(II), and lead(II), by refluxing with the metal salts. The polymer and its metal complexes were investigated by elemental analyses, UV–visible and IR spectroscopy, inherent viscosity, and magnetic susceptibility. The DC electrical conductivity variation with the temperature in the range 298–498 K of PPDTC and its polymeric copper complex was measured. Both polymer and polymer metal complexes showed an increase in electrical conductivity with an increase in temperature: typical semiconductor behavior. The proposed structure of the complexes is (MLX₂·mH₂O) _n .     

Synthesis and characterization of polycation block copolymer Poly(l-lysine)-b-poly[N-(N′,N′-diisopropyl-aminoethyl)aspartamide] as potential pH responsive gene delivery system

A series of Poly(l-lysine)_m-b-poly[N-(N′,N′-diisopropylaminoethyl) aspartamide]_n copolymers, abbreviated as PLL_m-b-P[Asp(DIP)]_n were designed and synthesized via ring-opening polymerization(ROP), click chemistry, aminolysis and hydrolysis. Using ¹H NMR, FT-IR and GPC, the structures and compositions of these copolymers have been verified. Through feed ratio control, block copolymer PLL_m-b-P[Asp(DIP)]_n with different PLL and PAsp(DIP) block lengths were obtained, which can be modified to adjust the pH responsiveness and the self-assembling behaviors of the PLL_m-b-P[Asp(DIP)]_n. From the results of DLS, TEM and ¹H NMR, these block copolymers can form stable micelles with a partially hydrated PAsp(DIP) core and a PLL corona at pH 7.4. While as demonstrated by ¹H NMR and TEM, these PLL_m-b-P[Asp(DIP)]_n micelle was disassembled due to further protonation of the tertiary amine in the PAsp(DIP) block at pH 5.4. These pH responsive character of the PLL_m-b-P[Asp(DIP)]_n micelles made them as potential pH responsive gene delivery system which may co-deliver drug and DNA simultaneously.     

Synthesis and properties of aromatic polyesters and brominated polyesters derived from α,α′-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4(or 1,3)-diisopropylbenzene

The interfacial polycondensation technique was used for the preparation of polyarylates and brominated polyarylates. Polyarylates and brominated polyarylates were prepared by mixing a solution of diacid chloride such as terephthaloyl chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, or their mixture in dichloromethane with an aqueous alkaline solution of ,-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4(or 1,3)-diisopropylbenzene or ,-bis(4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromophenyl)-1,4(or 1,3)-diisopropylbenzene using triethylbenzylammonium chloride as the phase transfer agent. Moderate to high molecular weight polyarylates with _inh up to 1.27 dL/g were obtained, and most of them could be cast into tough and flexible films depending on the polymer composition. In general, polymers containing more 1,3-isomer or isophthaloyl chloride moieties gave transparent and flexible films and had lower glass transition temperatures and higher solubility. Although these polymers have two isopropylidene linkages in their repeating units, they still exhibit moderately high thermal stability and show no obvious weight loss before 400 °C. The introduction of bromine on the polymer backbone caused a decrease of inherent viscosity, crystallinity, and thermal stability of the polyarylates, while causing an increase in glass transition temperature and a great enhancement of fire retardancy.     

Synthesis of Poly(∊-caprolactam) and Poly(ethyleneterephthalate) Star Polymers

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Two kinds of condensation-polymerization star polymers were prepared. One kind is star nylon-6 and the other is star PET. In both star polymers the arms are flexible and the cores are rigid aromatic fractal polyamides (FPs). The FPs are porous and of size comparable to the size of the flexible arms of the stars. The FPs are decorated with reactive sites appropriate for the grafting or growing of star arms. In the case of star nylon-6, two preparation methods are described: grafting of pre-existing nylon chains onto FPs, and growing nylon-6 arms from the FPs by polymerization of caprolactam in the presence of FPs. In the case of star PET, grafting of pre-existing PET chains was employed in order to create the star polymers. Various characterization techniques indicated that in the grafted star polymers up to 10 arms could be attached to each FP core. The results indicate, however, that fine control of the star formaton was not achieved yet. The required conditions to reach this target are spelled out.     

Novel Polymeric Metal Complexes of 2,7-Bis[2-(2′-Pyridyl) Benzimidazole]- 9,9′-Dioctylfluorene with Cu(II)and Zn(II): Synthesis and Luminescence Properties

Abstract  A novel ligand, 2,7-bis[2-(2′-Pyridyl)benzimidazole]- 9,9′-dioctylfluorene (BPDOF) and its polymeric complexes with copper(II) and zinc(II) were successfully synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR, FT-IR, elemental analysis, UV-vis, conductivity measurements and gel permeation chromatography. The UV–vis absorption, fluorescence spectra, and thermal properties of these complexes were investigated at room temperature. The experimental results show that polymeric metal complexes BPDOF-Cu(II) and BPDOF-Zn(II) emit purple/green luminescence at 430 and 509 nm in DMF solution and emit green luminescence at 495 and 527 nm in the solid state. Thermal properties measurement and analysis show that they have good thermal stabilities. Graphical Abstract  Synthesis route: 2,7-bis[2-(2′-Pyridyl) benzimidazole]- 9,9′-dioctylfluorene (BPDOF) was synthesized using 2-(2′-Pyridyl)benzimidazole and 2,7-dibromo-9,9′-dioctylfluorene by Ullmann condensation. Polymeric metal complexes of the corresponding were synthesized with CuCl₂ · 2H₂O, ZnCl₂.      

Synthesis and properties of polysiloxane containing N,N′-bis(diphenylsilyl)tetraphenylcyclodisilazane

A new kind of polysiloxane containing N,N′-bis(diphenylsilyl)tetraphenylcyclodisilazane was prepared by the anionic polymerization with a “seed solution” as initiator. The synthesis of monomers N,N′-bis(hydroxydiphenylsilyl)tetraphenylcyclodisilazane (BHPTPC), N,N′-bis(chlorodiphenylsilyl)tetraphenylcyclodisilazane (BCPTPC), and 1,3-dichloro-1,1,3,3-tetraphenyldisilazane (DCTPS) are all reported in this study. The synthesized polysiloxane containing N,N′-bis(diphenylsilyl)tetraphenylcyclodisilazane was characterized by ¹H–NMR, ²⁹Si–NMR, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and intrinsic viscosity. The thermal stability of the polysiloxane was studied by isothermal gravimetric analysis (IGA). The results demonstrated that the synthesized polysiloxane containing N,N′-bis(diphenylsilyl)tetraphenylcyclodisilazane had excellent thermal stability. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 82: 929–933, 2001     

Synthesis and properties of poly(ester imide) copolymers from 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride, 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzidine,and 4-aminophenyl-4′-aminobenzoate

A series of poly(ester imide) (PEsI) copolymers were synthesized using 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (4,4′-BPDA), 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzidine (TFMB), and 4-aminophenyl-4′-aminobenzoate (APAB) as the monomers. Wide-angle x-ray diffraction results revealed that the average interchain distances of these polymers ranged from 4.6 to 5.7 Å, increasing with the increase of TFMB contents. PEsI-0.3 and PEsI-0.4 exhibited a glass transition temperature (T_g) of 445 and 455°C, respectively, while no distinctive T_g was observed for the PEsI copolymers when the APAB content was >50 mol%. The coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) of these PEsI copolymers ranged from 3.8 to 24.2 ppm K⁻¹, increasing with the increase of TFMB contents. The PEsI copolymers exhibited a modulus of 5.7–7.8 GPa, a tensile strength of 282–332 MPa, and an elongation-at-break of 10.2%–23.3%. Furthermore, these copolymers exhibited a dielectric constant of 2.53–2.76, and a low dissipation factor (D_f) of 0.0026–0.0032 at 10 GHz in dry state. Because of their excellent combined properties, these PEsI copolymers are promising candidates as dielectric substrate materials for the applications in next generation flexible printed circuit boards operating at high frequencies.     

Synthesis,Curing Behavior and Characterization of Epoxyacrylate and Triethylamine Cured Epoxy Resin of 1,1′-Bis(3-methyl-4-hydroxy phenyl) cyclohexane

Epoxy resin of 1,1′-bis(3-methyl-4-hydroxy phenyl) cyclohexane (EMC) and its acrylate (EMCA) have been synthesized and characterized. EMC has been cured by 5–25% triethyl amine at 100°C. The cured samples are characterized by solubility, IR, DSC and TGA at 10°C/min heating rate in nitrogen atmosphere. The associated kinetic parameters for EMCA, EMCT-5 and EMCT-20 have been determined according to Freeman-Anderson method and discussed. It is observed that EMCA and EMCT-20 have almost same thermal stability (300–308°C) but for EMCT-5 it is slightly lower (285°C). Cured samples followed fractional order degradation (0.63–1.44). In case of EMCT-5, all determined kinetic parameters are marginally lower than those of EMCA and EMCT-20.     

Synthesis,antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of novel Spiro (imidazo[4′,5′:4,5′]benzo[1,2-e][1, 4] thiazepine)-9,3′-indolines

An efficient synthesis of novel spiro(imidazo[4′,5′:4,5′]benzo[1,2-e][1, 4]thiazepine)-9,3′-indolines has been accomplished from 5-amino-2-mercapto benzimidazole, istains and mercapto acetic acid. Compounds 6 were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and mass spectral data. The title compounds 6a–6e were evaluated for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Compounds 6a–6e exhibited significant antimicrobial activity, and as potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities as that shown by standard drugs.     

Synthesis of poly[2-(α-d-mannopyranosyloxy)ethyl-co-2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylates] and its lectin-binding and DNA-condensing properties

Radical copolymerizations of 2-(α-d-mannopyranosyloxy)ethyl methacrylate (ManEMA) with 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) were carried out in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) containing 10 vol% water at 60 °C to yield cationic glycopolymers. The number-average molecular weights (M_ns, standard Pullulan calibration) and polydispersities (M_w/M_ns) of the resulting copolymers were ranged from 17,400 to 41,700 and from 1.7 to 3.2, respectively. The compositions of the resulting copolymers were very close to those in the feed. The monomer reactivity ratios r_ManEMA and r_DMAEMA were 0.98 and 1.22, respectively. The lectin-binding properties of poly(ManEMA-co-DMAEMA) to concanavalin A (ConA) was examined using a turbidimetric assay. The clustering rate increased with increasing mole fractions of the ManEMA units in the copolymer (F_ManEMA), even under a constant concentration of the ManEMA units (50 μM), indicating the typical cluster glycoside effect. The DNA-condensing ability of the resulting copolymers was examined by a gel retardation assay using pEGFP-N1 plasmid (4.7 kbp). Though the ManEMA units interfered with the complexation of the copolymer with the plasmid DNA, complete retardation was observed under the condition of lower contents of ManEMA units (F_ManEMA < 0.2) in pure water. These findings indicate that poly(ManEMA-co-DMAEMA) is a cationic glycopolymer exerting lectin-binding and DNA-condensing abilities.     

Synthesis and Properties of Novel Fluorinated Poly(amide-imide)s from the 4,4′-Bis(4-trimellitimido-2-trifluoromethylphenoxy)biphenyl and Aromatic Diamines

A novel fluorinated diimide dicarboxylic acid, 4,4′-bis(4-trimellitimido-2-trifluoromethylphenoxy)biphenyl (III), was synthesized from the condensation of 4,4′-bis(4-amino-2-trifluoromethylphenoxy)biphenyl (I) and trimellititc anhydride. A series of soluble poly(amide-imide)s (PAI) V_a–h having inherent viscosities of 0.56–0.97 dL/g were prepared from reacting III with an equivalent amount of diamines by direct polycondensation using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents. The polymer V series afforded tough, transparent, and flexible films. They had tensile strengths ranging from 88 to 112 MPa, elongations at break from 8 to 31%, and initial moduli from 1.9 to 2.7 GPa. The glass-transition temperature (T_g) of the polymers was recorded at 235–300^○C. They had 10% weight loss at a temperature above 502^○C and left more than 54% residue even at 800^○C in nitrogen. In comparison with the nonfluorinated PAI VI series, the fluorinated V exhibited better solubility.