Synthetic Polymers as Analogs of Polysaccharides

Abstract

The major thrust of this program was to make and characterize hydrophilic hydroxy polyethers which are interesting analogues of the important naturally occurring polysaccharides. The work, as described below, centered largely around the synthesis, properties and mechanism aspects of poly(3,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxetane), (PBHMO) and poly(3-hydroxyoxetane) (PHO). Two U.S. patents were filed and two publications were prepared. Keywords: Chemical analogs, Bicycle orthoesters, Tetrahydrofuran, Hydroxypolyethers, Polyoxetanes, Cellulose analogs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197842

Entities

People

  • Edwin J. Vandenberg
  • R. S. Juvet Jr.

Organizations

  • Arizona State University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Analogs
  • Cellulose
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Hydrophilic Properties
  • Low Temperature
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Weight
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polyethers
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers
  • Polysaccharides
  • Vinyl Alcohol

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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