Abstract
The highly cross-linked thermoset poly(dicyclopentadiene)
(pDCPD) is produced by ring-opening
metathesis polymerization and has become an important
material for many high-impact applications. Herein, the
utility of two less common, yet commercially available
ruthenium-based initiators M2 and M22 is disclosed for the
polymerization of dicyclopentadiene and compared with
the second generation Grubbs catalyst G2. Both initiators
are suited to produce pDCPD pieces in high quality (as
revealed from mechanical properties of test specimen) and
offer a distinctly longer processing window than the reference
initiator G2.
(pDCPD) is produced by ring-opening
metathesis polymerization and has become an important
material for many high-impact applications. Herein, the
utility of two less common, yet commercially available
ruthenium-based initiators M2 and M22 is disclosed for the
polymerization of dicyclopentadiene and compared with
the second generation Grubbs catalyst G2. Both initiators
are suited to produce pDCPD pieces in high quality (as
revealed from mechanical properties of test specimen) and
offer a distinctly longer processing window than the reference
initiator G2.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1513-1517 |
Journal | Monatshefte für Chemie |
Volume | 145 |
Early online date | 5 Jul 2014 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Polymerization, Metathesis, Organometallic compounds, ROMP, Dicyclopentadiene