Polyethylene containing aliphatic ring and aromatic ring defects in the main chain: Synthesis via ADMET and comparisons of thermal properties and crystalline structure
Three polyethylene containing non-planar aliphatic defects were synthesized. PE with non-planar aliphatic ether ring units showed decreased thermal stability. The non-planar defects perturbed the crystal structure and occupy larger space. These PE have smaller lc and lower crystallinity than their aromatic counterparts.