Multiblock Copolymers with Sulfonated Poly(arylene ethers) and Fluoropolymers for Improved Protective Capabilities and Energy Efficient Devices
Abstract
The work outlined in this report describes the synthesis and characterization of multi-block copolymers, based on robust aromatic backbones with multi-ionic domains, to create exclusive architectures and functionalities. The goal is to provide a fundamental understanding of the unique polymer chemistry, nanostructure, and the resulting structure-property relationship of the materials. Condensation polymerization and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) has been used to create multi-block copolymers using different ionic domains (i.e. sulfones, ketones, sulfonated, ethers, and fluoropolymers), with distinctive block composition, in order to develop unique chemical architectures. The nanostructure of the resulting polymers have been critically evaluated using a combination of chemical (EA, FT-IR), thermal (TGA, DSC), mechanical (AFM), and morphological (SAXS) characterization techniques. The novel polymer architectures also incorporated counter-ions in specific ionic domains to create selective polymer metal nanocomposite membranes (PMNM).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 12, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1220845
Entities
People
- David Suleiman
Organizations
- University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez