02072nas a2200205 4500008004100000022001400041245009400055210006900149260006800218300001400286490000800300520127700308653002401585653002501609100002901634700002101663700002801684700002701712856012701739 2007 eng d a0021-899500aSynthesis and characterization of new aromatic polyesters containing biphenyl side groups0 aSynthesis and characterization of new aromatic polyesters contai a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USAbJOHN WILEY & SONS INCcDEC a3105-31100 v1063 a

Aromatic polyesters containing biphenyl side groups were synthesized by phase-transfer catalyzed interfacial polycondensation of 1-(4-biphenylyl)-1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) ethane (BBHPE) with terephthaloyl chloride (TPC), isophthaloyl chloride (IPC), and a mixture of TPC/IPC (50: 50 mol ratio). Copolyesters were synthesized by utilizing different molar proportions of BBHPE and 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (BPA) with IPC and TPC. The inherent viscosities of polyesters were in the range 0.44-1.26 dL/g. All the polyesters were soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, meta-cresol, pyridine, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, and 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidmone. Tough, transparent, and flexible films could be cast from chloroform solutions of these polyesters. WAXD measurements indicated that all the polyesters and copolyesters were amorphous in nature. Glass transition temperature of polyesters were in the range 198-256 degrees C, while the initial degradation temperature of polyesters were in the range 444-481 degrees C. Copolyesters derived from BBHPE exhibited improved solubility and higher glass transition temperatures compared to the corresponding polyesters based on BPA. (c) 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

10aAromatic polyesters10abiphenyl side groups1 aHonkhambe, Pandurang, N.1 aAvadhani, C., V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-new-aromatic-polyesters-containing-biphenyl-side-groups-002239nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245017200055210006900227260010600296300001400402490000700416520120000423653002801623653002301651653003801674653003001712100002401742700002201766700002701788700002801815700002801843856012601871 2007 eng d a0014-305700aSynthesis of aromatic poly(amide-imide)s from novel diimide-diacid (DIDA) containing sulphone and bulky pendant groups by direct polycondensation with various diamines0 aSynthesis of aromatic polyamideimides from novel diimidediacid D aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcDEC a5047-50540 v433 a

A novel diimide-diacid (DIDA) monomer, 4-{4-[(4-methyl phenyl) sulphonyl]}-1,3-bis-trimellitoimido benzene containing sulphone and bulky pendant groups was successfully synthesized and used to synthesize a series of wholly aromatic poly(amide-imide)s (PAIs) by direct polycondensation method. The direct polycondensation of newly synthesized DIDA with different diamines was carried Out via Yamazaki's phosphorylation method using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine system. The resulting poly(amide-imide)s were obtained in quantitative yields with inherent viscosities 0.36-0.47 dl/g in DMAc at 30 +/- 0.1 degrees C. The poly(amide-imide)s were amorphous and were readily soluble in various solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), NN-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), and pyridine. Tough and flexible films were obtained by casting their DMAc solution. According to thermogravimetric analysis, the polymers were fairly stable up to temperature around 396 degrees C, and 10% weight losses in the temperature range of 476-511 degrees C that showed good thermal stabilities of these polymers. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10adirect polycondensation10apoly(amide-imide)s10asulphone and bulky pendant groups10athermally stable polymers1 aPatil, Prashant, S.1 aPal, Ravindra, R.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M.1 aMaldar, Noormahamad, N.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-aromatic-polyamide-imides-novel-diimide-diacid-dida-containing-sulphone-and-002669nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245014200055210006900197260009900266300001400365490000700379520169300386653002402079653003102103653002502134653001802159100002102177700002502198700002802223700002302251700002302274856013002297 2008 eng d a0032-386100aSynthesis and self-assembling properties of alpha,omega-hydroxy-poly(ethylene oxide) end-capped with 1-isocyanato-3-pentadecylcyclohexane0 aSynthesis and selfassembling properties of alphaomegahydroxypoly aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLANDbELSEVIER SCI LTDcOCT a4635-46460 v493 a

A novel hydrophobic compound, 1-isocyanato-3-pentadecylcyclohexane (PDC) issued from a renewable resource material (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid), is used to end-cap poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) of different molecular weights. The synthesis, characterization and self-assembling properties of these new associating polymers are reported. In aqueous solution, PDC modified PEOs self-associate into micellar structures which are characterized by neutron scattering. Using a star-polymer model with sticky hard sphere interactions, it is shown that the characteristics of the micelles mainly depend on the size of the PEO chain. In the case of PDC stickers, the aggregation number decreases from 25 to 17 with increasing molecular weight of PEO, from 10 to 20 kg/mol, respectively. The temperature directly impacts the interaction potential between the hydrophilic coronas of PEO which become less repulsive with increasing temperature. Rheological measurements, performed in dilute solution, clearly demonstrate that PEO micelles self-associate into open supramolecular structures. The correlation length of these loose clusters increases with polymer concentration and the hierarchical self-assembly follows the rules of the percolation theory. The sol/gel transition takes place at the overlap concentration of clusters. In semi-dilute solution, the viscoelastic properties of PDC end-capped PEOs are well described by the Maxwell model with a single relaxation mode. The characteristic time of the network follows an Arrhenius temperature dependence with an activation energy of 70 kJ/mol, in very good agreement with the size of PDC stickers. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aAssociating polymer10aHydrophobically end-capped10apoly(ethylene oxide)10aStar micelles1 aKadam, Vijay, S.1 aBadiger, Manohar, V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aDucouret, Guylaine1 aHourdet, Dominique uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-self-assembling-properties-alphaomega-hydroxy-polyethylene-oxide-end-capped-002231nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245009000055210006900145260010600214300001200320490000700332520133100339653002801670653003301698653002901731653001501760100002801775700002601803700002101829700002801850856012301878 2009 eng d a0014-305700aSynthesis and characterization of new polyimides containing pendent pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of new polyimides containing pend aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcFEB a582-5890 v453 a

A new unsymmetrical aromatic diamine, viz., 4-pentadecylbenzene-1,3-diamine was synthesized through a series of reaction steps starting from 3-pentadecylphenol. 4-Pentadecylbenzene-1,3-diamine was employed to synthesize a series of new polyimides by one-step polycondensation in m-cresol with four commercially available aromatic dianhydrides. viz., 3,3',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA), 4,4'-oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA) and 4,4'-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (6-FDA). Inherent viscosities of resulting polyimides were in the range 0.33-0.67 dL/g and number average molecular weights were in the range 14,700-52,200 (GPC, polystyrene standard). Polyimides containing pendent pentadecyl chains were soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, m-cresol, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), pyridine and nitrobenzene. Strong and flexible films of polyimides could be cast from their chloroform solutions. Polyimides exhibited glass transition temperature in the range 158-206 degrees C. The temperature at 10% wt. loss (T(10)). determined by TGA in nitrogen atmosphere, of polyimides was in the range 470-480 degrees C indicating good thermal stability. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aCashew nut shell liquid10aGlass transition temperature10aPendant pentadecyl chain10apolyimides1 aSadavarte, Nilakshi, V.1 aHalhalli, Mahadeo, R.1 aAvadhani, C., V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-new-polyimides-containing-pendent-pentadecyl-chains-002527nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245018000055210006900235260010600304300001200410490000700422520148000429653004001909653002901949653003301978653001902011100002202030700002402052700002702076700002802103700002802131856012602159 2009 eng d a0014-305700aSynthesis, characterization and constitutional isomerism study of new aromatic polyamides containing pendant groups based on asymmetrically substituted meta-phenylene diamines0 aSynthesis characterization and constitutional isomerism study of aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcMAR a953-9590 v453 a

Four new aromatic polyamides containing pendant groups were synthesized by low temperature interfacial polycondensation of two asymmetrically substituted diamine monomers, namely, 4-[4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl) phenoxyl-1,3-diamino benzene and 4-[4-[4-methylphenyl) sulphonyl]phenoxy)-1,3-diamino benzene with two aromatic diacid chlorides, namely isophthaloyl chloride and tereplithaloyl chloride. Inherent viscosities of polyamides were in the range 0.64-0.72 dL/g indicating formation of medium molecular weight polymers. The weight average molecular weights and number average molecular weights, determined by gel permeation chromatography (polystyrene standard), were in the range 54,500-65,000 and 19,750-27,000, respectively. The constitutional isomerism of synthesized polyamides was investigated by (1)H and (13)C NMR spectroscopy, where as the constitutional order was calculated from (1)H NMR spectroscopy and was found to be in the range 0.35-0.37. Polyamides containing pendant groups were essentially amorphous and were soluble in polar aprotic solvents such as N, N-dimethyl acetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N, N-dimethyl formamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. Polyamides exhibited glass-transition temperature in the range 237-254 degrees C. The initial decomposition temperature, determined by TGA in nitrogen atmosphere, of polyamides was in the range 371-410 degrees C indicating their good thermal stability. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aAsymmetrically substituted diamines10aConstitutional isomerism10ainterfacial polycondensation10aPendant groups1 aPal, Ravindra, R.1 aPatil, Prashant, S.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M.1 aMaldar, Noormahamad, N.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-characterization-and-constitutional-isomerism-study-new-aromatic-polyamides-002712nas a2200265 4500008004100000022001400041245009700055210006900152260009900221300001400320490000700334520176400341653002802105653000902133653001502142653002002157653001402177653001502191653001502206100002102221700002202242700002402264700002802288856013002316 2010 eng d a0141-391000aSynthesis and characterization of aromatic polyazomethines bearing pendant pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of aromatic polyazomethines beari aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLANDbELSEVIER SCI LTDcSEP a1727-17350 v953 a

Aromatic diamine monomer viz., 4-(4'-aminophenoxy)-2-pentadecylbenzenamine containing pendant pentadecyl chain was synthesized starting from cashew nut shell liquid - a renewable resource material and was characterized by FTIR, (1)H and (13)C NMR spectroscopy. A series of new (co) polyazomethines containing pendant pentadecyl chains and flexibilizing ether linkages was synthesized by polycondensation of 4-(4'-aminophenoxy)-2-pentadecyl benzenamine with commercially available aromatic dialdehydes viz., terephthaldehyde (TPA), isophthaldehyde (IPA) and varying mixture of TPA and IPA. Inherent viscosities and number average molecular weights of (co) polyazomethines were in the range 0.50-0.70 dL/g and 10,490-40-800 (GPC, polystyrene standard), respectively indicating formation of medium to reasonably high molecular weight polymers. (Co) polyazomethines containing pendant pentadecyl chains were found to be soluble in common organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, pyridine, m-cresol and could be cast into transparent and stretchable films from their solution in chloroform. (Co) polyazomethines were essentially amorphous in nature and the formation of loosely-developed layered structure was observed arising from the packing of pendant pentadecyl chains. Polyazomethines exhibited glass transition temperatures (T(g)) in the range 21-48 degrees C. The observed depression of glass transition temperature could be ascribed to the ``internal plasticization'' effect of pentadecyl chains. The temperature at 10% wt loss (T(10)), determined from TGA in nitrogen atmosphere of polyazomethines were in the range 434-441 degrees C indicating their good thermal stability. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aCashew nut shell liquid10aCNSL10apentadecyl10apolyazomethines10arenewable10aSide-chain10asolubility1 aMore, Arvind, S.1 aSane, Prakash, S.1 aPatil, Anandrao, S.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-aromatic-polyazomethines-bearing-pendant-pentadecyl-chains-002422nas a2200253 4500008004100000022001400041245010700055210006900162260010600231300001200337490000700349520146400356653001401820653001001834653002501844653001401869653003601883100002901919700003001948700002301978700002802001700002702029856011202056 2010 eng d a0014-305700aSynthesis and characterization of new aromatic polyesters containing cardo decahydronaphthalene groups0 aSynthesis and characterization of new aromatic polyesters contai aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcAPR a709-7180 v463 a

Three cardo bisphenols containing decahydronaphthalene group viz., 4,4'-(octahydro-2(1H)-naphthylidene)bisphenol, 4,4'-(octahydro-2(1H)-naphthylidene)bis-3-methylphenol and 4,4'-(octahydro-2(1H)-naphthylidene)bis-3,5-dimethylphenol were synthesized starting from commercially available 2-naphthol and were utilized for synthesis of new aromatic polyesters by phase transfer-catalyzed interfacial polycondensation with isophthaloyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride and a mixture of isophthaloyl chloride and terephthaloyl chloride (50:50 mol %). Inherent viscosities and number average molecular weights (M(n)) of polyesters were in the range 0.35-0.84 dL/g and 13300-48,500 (Gel Permeation Chromatography, polystyrene standard), respectively. Polyesters were readily soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, meta-cresol, pyridine, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, and 1-methy1-2-pyrrolidinone at room temperature and could be cast into tough, transparent and flexible films from their chloroform solutions. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction measurements revealed the amorphous nature of polyesters. The glass transition temperature of polyesters was in the range 207-287 degrees C. The temperature at 10% weight loss (T(10)), determined from thermogravimetric analysis of polyesters, was in the range 425-460 degrees C indicating their good thermal stability. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10abisphenol10aCardo10aDecahydronaphthalene10apolyester10aStructure-property relationship1 aHonkhambe, Pandurang, N.1 aBhairamadgi, Nagendra, S.1 aBiyani, Mahesh, V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-new-aromatic-polyesters-containing-cardo-002402nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245009600055210006900151260006800220300001400288490000800302520148600310653002401796653001401820653003301834653002701867100002901894700002301923700003001946700002801976700002702004856012902031 2010 eng d a0021-899500aSynthesis and characterization of new aromatic polyesters containing pendent naphthyl units0 aSynthesis and characterization of new aromatic polyesters contai a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USAbJOHN WILEY & SONS INCcSEP a2545-25520 v1173 a

Two bisphenols, viz., 4,4'-[1-(2-naphthaleny-1)ethylidene]bisphenol and 4,4'-[1-(2-naphthalenyl) ethylidene]bis-3-methylphenol were prepared by condensation of commercially available 2-acetonaphthanone with phenol and o-cresol, respectively. A series of new aromatic polyesters containing pendent naphthyl units was synthesized by phase-transfer-catalyzed interfacial polycondensation of these bisphenols with isophthaloyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, and a mixture of isophthaloyl chlorideiterephthaloyl chloride (50 : 50 mol %). Inherent viscosities of polyesters were in the range 0.83-1.76 dL g(-1), while number average molecular weights (M(n)) were in the range 61,000-235,000 g mol(-1). Polyesters were readily soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, m-cresol, pyridine, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetarnide, and 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone at room temperature. Tough, transparent, and flexible films were cast from a solution of polyesters in chloroform. X-Ray diffraction measurements displayed a broad halo at 20 congruent to 19 degrees indicating the amorphous nature of polyesters. Glass transition temperatures of polyesters were in the range 209-259 degrees C. The temperature at 10% weight loss (T(10)), determined by TGA in nitrogen atmosphere, of polyesters was in the range 435-500 degrees C indicating their good thermal stability. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 117: 2545-2552, 2010

10aAromatic polyesters10abisphenol10ainterfacial polycondensation10apendent naphthyl units1 aHonkhambe, Pandurang, N.1 aBiyani, Mahesh, V.1 aBhairamadgi, Nagendra, S.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-new-aromatic-polyesters-containing-pendent-naphthyl-units-002595nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245008600055210006900141260010600210300001200316490000700328520174000335653002102075653001302096653002802109653002202137653001502159100002102174700002302195700002802218856011902246 2010 eng d a0014-305700aSynthesis and characterization of polyamides containing pendant pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of polyamides containing pendant  aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcMAR a557-5670 v463 a

A new aromatic diacid monomer viz., 4-(4'-carboxyphenoxy)-2-pentadecylbenzoic acid was synthesized starting from cardanol and was characterized by FTIR, (1)H- and (13)C NMR spectroscopy. A series of new aromatic polyamides containing ether linkages and pendant pentadecyl chains was prepared by phosphorylation polycondensation of 4-(4'-carboxyphenoxy)-2-pentadecylbenzoic acid with five commercially available aromatic diamines viz., 1,4-phenylenediamine, 4,4'-oxydianiline, 4,4'-methylenedianiline, 1,3-phenylenediamine, and 4,4'-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)dianiline. Inherent viscosities of the polyamides were in the range 0.45-0.66 dL/g in N,N-dimethylacetamide at 30 +/- 0.1 degrees C. The introduction of ether linkages and pendant pentadecyl chains into polyamides led to an enhanced solubility in N,N-dimethylacetamide and 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone at room temperature or upon heating. The polyamides could be solution-cast into tough, flexible and transparent films from their N,N-dimethylacetamide solution. Wide angle X-ray diffraction patterns exhibited broad halo indicating that the polymers were essentially amorphous in nature. X-Ray diffractograms also displayed a diffuse to sharp reflection in the small-angle region (20 = similar to 2-5 degrees) for the polyamides characteristics of formation of loosely to well-developed layered structure arising from packing of flexible pentadecyl chains. The glass transition temperature observed for the polyamides was in range 139-189 degrees C. The temperature at 10% weight loss (T(10)), determined by TGA in nitrogen atmosphere, of the polyamides was in the range 425-453 degrees C indicating their good thermal stability. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aalkyl side-chain10aCardanol10aCashew nut shell liquid10aPentadecyl chains10apolyamides1 aMore, Arvind, S.1 aPasale, Sharad, K.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-polyamides-containing-pendant-pentadecyl-chains-002812nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245011400055210006900169260009800238300001400336490000700350520192500357653002702282653000902309653001502318653001502333653001402348100002102362700002202383700002402405700002802429856011302457 2010 eng d a0959-810300aSynthesis and characterization of polyesters based on 1,1,1-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4 `-pentadecylphenyl]ethane0 aSynthesis and characterization of polyesters based on 111bis4hyd aTHE ATRIUM, SOUTHERN GATE, CHICHESTER PO19 8SQ, W SUSSEX, ENGLANDbJOHN WILEY & SONS LTDcOCT a1408-14140 v593 a

Aromatic polyesters are of considerable interest because of their excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance and thermal stability. However, most aromatic polyesters are difficult to process due to their high glass transition temperatures coupled with their insolubility in common organic solvents. The present article describes a series of organosoluble polyesters and copolyesters based on 1,1,1-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4'-pentadecylphenyl]ethane. A series of new aromatic polyesters containing pendant pentadecyl chains was synthesized by interfacial polycondensation of 1,1,1-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4'-pentadecylphenyl]ethane with terephthalic acid chloride (TPC), isophthalic acid chloride (IPC) and a mixture of TPC and IPC. A series of copolyesters was synthesized from 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol with TPC by incorporating 1,1,1-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4'-pentadecylphenyl]ethane as a comonomer. Inherent viscosities of the polyesters and copolyesters were in the range 0.72-1.65 dL g(-1) and number-average molecular weights were in the range 18 170-87 220. The polyesters and copolyesters containing pendant pentadecyl chains dissolved readily in organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, pyridine and m-cresol and could be cast into transparent, flexible and apparently tough films. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction data revealed the amorphous nature of the polyesters and copolyesters. The formation of loosely developed layered structure was observed due to the packing of pendant pentadecyl chains. The temperature at 10% weight loss, determined using thermogravimetric analysis in nitrogen atmosphere, of the polyesters and copolyesters containing pendant pentadecyl chains was in the range 400-460 degrees C. The polyesters and copolyesters exhibited glass transition temperatures in the range 63-82 degrees C and 177-183 degrees C, respectively. (C) 2010 Society of Chemical Industry

10acashew nutshell liquid10aCNSL10apentadecyl10apolyesters10arenewable1 aMore, Arvind, S.1 aNaik, Parimal, V.1 aKumbhar, Kishor, P.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-polyesters-based-111-bis4-hydroxyphenyl-4-003032nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245013300055210006900188260008700257300001200344490000700356520213200363653003002495653002102525653001502546653002002561653001502581100002802596700002102624700002802645856012902673 2011 eng d a0954-008300aSynthesis and characterization of new organosoluble aromatic polyamides and polyazomethines containing pendent pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of new organosoluble aromatic pol a1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 1SP, ENGLANDbSAGE PUBLICATIONS LTDcNOV a494-5050 v233 a

New aromatic polyamides and polyazomethines containing pendent pentadecyl chains were synthesized by polycondensation of pentadecylbenzene-1,3-diamine with (i) four commercially available aromatic diacids, viz., biphenyl-4,4'dicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-oxybisbenzoic acid, terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid, and (ii) dialdehydes, viz., terephthaldehyde, isophthaldehyde and a 50 : 50 mol% mixture of terephthaldehyde, and isophthaldehyde, respectively. Inherent viscosities of polyamides and polyazomethines were in the range 0.35-0.56 dL g(-1) and 0.33-0.38 dL g(-1), respectively, indicating the formation of medium molecular weight polymers. The presence of pendent pentadecyl chains in polyamides and polyazomethines led to an improvement in their solubility in organic solvents. Polyamides could be cast into flexible, transparent and tough films from their solution in N,N-dimethylacetamide while polyazomethines could be solution cast into transparent, flexible and stretchable films from their CHCl(3) solution. (1)H-NMR studies based on amide proton signals and azomethine proton signals indicated the presence of constitutional isomerism in the polyamides and polyazomethines. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction patterns exhibited broad halo indicating that the polymers were amorphous in nature. X-ray diffractograms also displayed sharp reflections in the small angle region (2 theta approximate to 3 degrees) indicating the formation of layered structure arising from packing of flexible pentadecyl chains. The glass transition (T(g)) temperatures of polyamides were in the range 169-215 degrees C while T(g) values for polyazomethines were in the range 16-55 degrees C. The temperature for the 10% weight loss of polyamides and polyazomethines were in the range 430-460 degrees C and 425-440 degrees C, respectively, in a nitrogen atmosphere, which indicated their good thermal stability. Polyazomethines were also characterized by UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy and optical band gap (E(g)) values, calculated according to the maximum of the UV absorption, were found to be in the range 2.82-3.10 eV.

10aHigh performance polymers10aoptical band gap10apolyamides10apolyazomethines10asolubility1 aSadavarte, Nilakshi, V.1 aAvadhani, C., V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-new-organosoluble-aromatic-polyamides-and-polyazomethines-002866nas a2200277 4500008004100000022001400041245015300055210006900208260006700277300001400344490000800358520184000366653002102206653002802227653000902255653001502264653002502279653002402304653001502328653001402343100002102357700002302378700002902401700002802430856013002458 2011 eng d a0021-899500aSynthesis and characterization of organo-soluble poly(ether ether ketone)s and poly(ether ether ketone ketone)s containing pendant pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of organosoluble polyether ether  a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcSEP a3689-36950 v1213 a

Poly(ether ether ketone)s and poly(ether ether ketone ketone) s containing pendant pentadecyl chains were synthesized by polycondensation of each of the two bisphenol monomers viz, 1,1,1-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4'-pentadecylphenyl] ethane and 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-pentadecyl cyclohexane with activated aromatic dihalides namely, 4,4'-difluorobenzophenone, and 1,3-bis(4-fluorobenzoyl) benzene in a solvent mixture of N,N-dimethylacetamide and toluene, in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate. Polymers were isolated as white fibrous materials with inherent viscosities and number average molecular weights in the range 0.70-1.27 dL g(-1) and 76,620-1,36,720, respectively. Poly(ether ether ketone) s and poly(ether ether ketone ketone) s were found to be soluble at room temperature in organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, and pyridine and could be cast into tough, transparent, and flexible films from their solutions in chloroform. Wide angle X-ray diffraction patterns exhibited a broad halo at around 2 theta = similar to 19 degrees indicating that the polymers containing pentadecyl chains were amorphous in nature. In the small-angle region, diffuse reflections of a typically layered structures resulting from the packing of pentadecyl side chains were observed. The temperature at 10% weight loss, obtained from TG curves, for poly(ether ether ketone) s and poly(ether ether ketone ketone) s were in the range 416-459 degrees C, indicating their good thermal stability. A substantial drop in glass transition temperatures (68-78 degrees C) was observed for poly(ether ether ketone) s and poly(ether ether ketone ketone) s due to ``internal plasticization'' effect of flexible pendant pentadecyl chains. (C) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 121: 3689-3695, 2011

10aalkyl side-chain10aCashew nut shell liquid10aCNSL10apentadecyl10apoly(arylene ether)s10apoly(ether ketone)s10apolyethers10arenewable1 aMore, Arvind, S.1 aPasale, Sharad, K.1 aHonkhambe, Pandurang, N.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-organo-soluble-polyether-ether-ketones-and-polyether-ether-002103nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245012900055210006900184260010600253300001400359490000700373520114500380653003601525653004801561653001801609653003101627653001601658100002201674700003001696700002801726856011901754 2011 eng d a0014-305700aSynthesis of bis-allyloxy functionalized polystyrene and poly (methyl methacrylate) macromonomers using a new ATRP initiator0 aSynthesis of bisallyloxy functionalized polystyrene and poly met aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLANDbPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDcAUG a1621-16290 v473 a

A new bis-allyloxy functionalized ATRP initiator, viz, 4,4-bis (4-(allyloxy) phenyl) penty1-2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate was synthesized starting from commercially available 4,4-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) pentanoic acid. Atom transfer radical polymerization of styrene in bulk and that of methyl methacrylate in anisole using CuBr/N,N,N',N',N `'-pentamethyldiethyl-enetriamine system was carried out. The kinetic study of styrene polymerization showed controlled polymerization behavior. Bis-allyloxy functionalized well-defined polystyrene (M(n)(GPC): 13,600-28,250, PDI: 1.07-1.09) and poly (methyl methacrylate) (M(n)(GPC): 10,100-18,450, PDI: 1.23-1.34) macromonomers were obtained. The presence of allyloxy functionality was confirmed by (1)H NMR spectroscopy. The reactivity of allyloxy functionality was demonstrated by carrying out organic reactions such as addition of bromine and hydrosilylation on polystyrene macromonomer. Polystyrene macromonomer with bis-allyloxy functionality was transformed into bis-epoxy functionalized polystyrene macromonomer using 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aAllyloxy end-functional polymer10aAtom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)10aMacromonomers10aPoly (methyl methacrylate)10aPolystyrene1 aSane, Prakash, S.1 aPalaskar, Dnyaneshwar, V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-bis-allyloxy-functionalized-polystyrene-and-poly-methyl-methacrylate-001871nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245015100055210006900206260007600275300001400351490000800365520090000373653002401273653002201297653004901319100002401368700002101392700002201413700001801435700002801453700002701481856012101508 2012 eng d a0021-899500aSynthesis, spectroscopy, and electrochemical investigation of new conjugated polymers containing thiophene and 1,3,4-thiadiazole in the main chain0 aSynthesis spectroscopy and electrochemical investigation of new  aCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcAUG a1882-18890 v1253 a

Novel photoluminescent donoracceptor poly(p-phenylenevinylene)-type conjugated polymers containing thiophene and 1,3,4-thiadiazole units in the main chain were synthesized from 2,5-bis(5-bromomethyl-2-thienyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole and 1,3/1,4-benzenedialdehyde by WittigHorner reaction. The synthesized polymers were characterized by the use of thermal analysis and spectroscopic (infrared, UV-visible absorption, and photoluminescence) measurement. The resultant material exhibited bluish green, green, and orange fluorescence in their solution and thin film and solid forms, respectively. The redox property of the polymers has also been studied by cyclic voltammetry. The optical and electrochemical studies reveal that these novel polymers are new promising materials for the development of efficient polymer light-emitting diodes. (c) 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012

10aconjugated polymers10aphotoluminescence10athiophene and thiadiazole-containing polymer1 aPatil, Prashant, S.1 aHaram, Nanda, S.1 aPal, Ravindra, R.1 aPeriasamy, N.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-spectroscopy-and-electrochemical-investigation-new-conjugated-polymers-002285nas a2200277 4500008004100000022001400041245015000055210006900205260008700274300001200361490000700373520120900380653001301589653001401602653001301616653003701629653003001666653002101696653002301717100002901740700002601769700002601795700002701821700002801848856013101876 2013 eng d a0954-008300aSynthesis and characterization of poly(ether ether ketone)s and poly(ether ether ketone ketone) s containing pendant biphenyl and naphthyl groups0 aSynthesis and characterization of polyether ether ketones and po a1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 1SP, ENGLANDbSAGE PUBLICATIONS LTDcMAY a260-2670 v253 a

New poly(ether ether ketone)s (PEEKs) and poly(ether ether ketone ketone)s (PEEKKs) containing pendant biphenyl and naphthyl groups were synthesized by nucleophilic substitution reaction of each of the four bisphenols viz., 1-(4- biphenylyl)- 1,1- bis(4- hydroxyphenyl) ethane, 1-(4- biphenylyl)- 1,1- bis(3- methyl, 4- hydroxyphenyl) ethane, 4,4'-[1-(2- naphthalenyl) ethylidene] bis-phenol and 4,4'-[1-(2- naphthalenyl) ethylidene] bis-3-methylphenol with 4,4'- difluorobenzophenone and 1,3- bis(4- fluorobenzoyl) benzene in a solvent mixture of N,N-dimethylacetamide and toluene in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate. Inherent viscosities and number-average molecular weights of polymers were in the range of 0.42-0.86 dl/g and 2.40-7.55 x 10(4), respectively. PEEKs and PEEKKs were amorphous in nature and were readily soluble in a wide range of organic solvents and could be cast into flexible and tough films from chloroform solution. Glass transition temperature of PEEKs and PEEKKs were in the range of 180 degrees C -200 degrees C. T-10 values of PEEKs and PEEKKs were in the range of 424 degrees C-512 degrees C in nitrogen atmosphere, indicating their good thermal stability.

10abiphenyl10abisphenol10anaphthyl10apoly(ether ether ketone ketone)s10apoly(ether ether ketone)s10aPolycondensation10aThermal properties1 aHonkhambe, Pandurang, N.1 aDhamdhere, Neelam, A.1 aTawade, Bhausaheb, V.1 aSalunkhe, Manikrao, M.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-polyether-ether-ketones-and-polyether-ether-ketone-ketone-s-001471nas a2200265 4500008004100000022001400041245015100055210006900206260009200275300001200367490000600379520044600385653002200831653001700853653002000870653002900890653001900919653001500938100002000953700002700973700002201000700002501022700002801047856013001075 2014 eng d a1751-825300aSimple, economical, and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-sulfanylpyridines at ambient temperature0 aSimple economical and environmentally benign protocol for the sy a4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLANDbTAYLOR & FRANCIS LTDcJUN a228-2350 v73 a

A simple, economical, and environmentally benign protocol has been described for one-pot synthesis of medicinally privileged 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-sulfanylpyridines by three-component condensation between aldehyde, malononitrile, and thiol using diethylamine as a catalyst. Ambient temperature and avoidance of conventional work-up as well as purification procedure qualify this cost-effective protocol for ``green synthesis.''

10a5-dicarbonitriles10adiethylamine10agreen chemistry10amulticomponent reactions10aorganocatalyst10apyridine-31 aDesai, Uday, V.1 aKulkarni, Makarand, A.1 aPandit, Kapil, S.1 aKulkarni, Aparna, M.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/simple-economical-and-environmentally-benign-protocol-synthesis-2-amino-35-dicarbonitrile-602488nas a2200301 4500008004100000022001400041245013200055210006900187260009900256300001200355490000800367520135800375653002301733653002701756653001401783653001301797653002201810653003201832100002201864700002401886700002801910700002401938700002301962700002301985700002302008700002502031856013002056 2015 eng d a0144-861700aSynthesis and characterization of PEPO grafted carboxymethyl guar and carboxymethyl tamarind as new thermo-associating polymers0 aSynthesis and characterization of PEPO grafted carboxymethyl gua aTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLANDbELSEVIER SCI LTDcMAR a331-3380 v1173 a

New thermo associating polymers were designed and synthesized by grafting amino terminated poly(ethylene oxide-co-propylene oxide) (PEPO) onto carboxymethyl guar (CMG) and carboxymethyl tamarind (CMT). The grafting was performed by coupling reaction between-NH2 groups of PEPO and -COOH groups of CMG and CMT using water-soluble EDC/NHS as coupling agents. The grafting efficiency and the temperature of thermo-association, T-assoc in the copolymer were studied by NMR spectroscopy. The graft copolymers, CMG-g-PEPO and CMT-g-PEPO exhibited interesting thermo-associating behavior which was evidenced by the detailed rheological and fluorescence measurements. The visco-elastic properties (storage modulus, G'; loss modulus, G'') of the copolymer solutions were investigated using oscillatory shear experiments. The influence of salt and surfactant on the T-assoc was also studied by rheology, where the phenomenon of ``Salting out'' and ``Salting in'' was observed for salt and surfactant, respectively, which can give an easy access to tunable properties of these copolymers. These thermo-associating polymers with biodegradable nature of CMG and CMT can have potential applications as smart injectables in controlled release technology and as thickeners in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10aCarboxymethyl guar10aCarboxymethyl tamarind10aPluronics10aRheology10aSolution behavior10aThermo-associating polymers1 aGupta, Nivika, R.1 aTorris, Arun, A. T.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aRajamohanan, P., R.1 aDucouret, Guylaine1 aHourdet, Dominique1 aCreton, Costantino1 aBadiger, Manohar, V. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-pepo-grafted-carboxymethyl-guar-and-carboxymethyl-tamarind-102842nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245011900055210006900174260006700243300001400310490000700324520199800331653000902329653001802338653001502356653001902371653001902390100002602409700002302435700002802458856012602486 2015 eng d a0959-810300aSynthesis and characterization of polyetherimides containing multiple ether linkages and pendent pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of polyetherimides containing mul a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcDEC a1770-17780 v643 a

4-(4-(4-(4-Aminophenoxy)-2-pentadecylphenoxy)phenoxy)aniline (APPPA) was synthesized starting from cashew nut shell liquid-derived bisphenol, i.e. 4-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-3-pentadecylphenol, by nucleophilic substitution reaction with 4-chloronitrobenzene followed by reduction of the formed 4-(4-nitrophenoxy)-1-(4-(4-nitrophenoxy)phenoxy)-2-pentadecylbenzene. Three new polyetherimides containing multiple ether linkages and pendent pentadecyl chains were synthesized by one-step high-temperature solution polycondensation of APPPA in m-cresol with three aromatic dianhydrides, i.e. 3,3,4,4-oxydiphthalic anhydride, 4,4-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride and 3,3,4,4-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride. Inherent viscosities and number-average molecular weights of the polyetherimides were in the ranges 0.66-0.70 dLg(-1) and 17100-29700gmol(-1) (gel permeation chromatography, polystyrene standards), respectively, indicating the formation of reasonably high molecular weight polymers. The polyetherimides were soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, pyridine, m-cresol, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, N-methylpyrrolidone and dimethylsulfoxide, and could be cast into transparent, flexible and tough films from their solutions in chloroform. The polyetherimides exhibited glass transition temperatures (T-g) in the range 113-131 degrees C. The lowering of T-g could be attributed to the combined influence of flexibilizing ether linkages and pentadecyl chains which act as packing-disruptive' groups. The temperature at 10% weight loss (T-10), determined from thermogravimetric analysis in nitrogen atmosphere, was in the range 460-470 degrees C demonstrating good thermal stability. The virtues of solubility and large gap between T-g and T-10 mean that the polyetherimides containing pendent pentadecyl chains have possibilities for both solution as well as melt processability. (c) 2015 Society of Chemical Industry

10aCNSL10aether linkage10apentadecyl10apolyetherimide10aprocessability1 aTawade, Bhausaheb, V.1 aKulkarni, Arun, D.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-polyetherimides-containing-multiple-ether-linkages-and-002505nas a2200253 4500008004100000022001400041245008900055210006900144260006700213300001200280490000700292520159100299653003501890653002501925653001501950653002501965653002201990100002602012700002602038700002402064700002202088700002802110856011302138 2016 eng d a0959-810300aSynthesis and properties of poly(arylene ether)s based on 3-pentadecyl 4,4'-biphenol0 aSynthesis and properties of polyarylene ethers based on 3pentade a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcMAY a567-5760 v653 a

A new biphenol, 3-pentadecyl 4,4-biphenol, was synthesized starting from 3-pentadecylphenol and was polycondensed with 4,4-difluorobenzophenone, 1,3-bis(4-fluorobenzoyl)benzene and bis(4-fluorophenyl)sulfone to obtain poly(arylene ether)s with biphenylene linkages in the backbone and pendent pentadecyl chains. Inherent viscosities and number-average molecular weights (M-n) of the poly(arylene ether)s were in the range 0.50 - 0.81 dL g(-1) and 2.2 x 10(4) - 8.3 x 10(4), respectively. Detailed NMR spectroscopic studies of the poly(arylene ether)s indicated the presence of constitutional isomerism which existed because of the non-symmetrical structure of 3-pentadecyl 4,4-biphenol. The poly(arylene ether)s readily dissolved in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform and tetrahydrofuran and could be cast into tough, transparent and flexible films from their chloroform solutions. The poly(arylene ether)s exhibited T-g values in the range 35-60 degrees C which are lower than that of reference poly(arylene ether)s without pentadecyl chains. The 10% decomposition temperatures (T-10) of the poly(arylene ether)s were in the range 410-455 degrees C indicating their good thermal stability. A gas permeation study of poly(ether sulfone) containing pendent pentadecyl chains revealed a moderate increase in permeability for helium, hydrogen and oxygen. However, there was a large increase in permeability for carbon dioxide which could be attributed to the internal plasticization effect of pendent pentadecyl chains. (c) 2016 Society of Chemical Industry

10acashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)10agas permeation study10apentadecyl10apoly(arylene ether)s10athermal stability1 aTawade, Bhausaheb, V.1 aShaligram, Sayali, V.1 aValsange, Nitin, G.1 aKharul, Ulhas, K.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-properties-polyarylene-ethers-based-3-pentadecyl-44-biphenol02035nas a2200205 4500008004100000245009800041210006900139300001200208520126600220100002701486700002801513700002301541700002101564700002601585700002301611700002101634700002101655700002801676856012501704 2017 eng d00aStep-growth polymers from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)-based aromatic difunctional monomers0 aStepgrowth polymers from cashew nut shell liquid CNSLbased aroma a163-2143 a

Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is an attractive renewable resource material which is available in abundance (44,50,000 tonnes worldwide and 7,53,000 tonnes in India in 2013) at low cost (around 0.27 $/kg in 2015) and is mainly composed of anacardic acid, cardanol, cardol and 2-methyl cardol. Cardanol is obtained as a major product during hot oil extraction or roasting process of CNSL. Cardanol possesses interesting structural features. The aromatic ring of cardanol can undergo electrophilic substitution reactions; the unsaturated side chain can undergo epoxidation, hydrogenation, metathesis, etc., while the phenolic hydroxyl group can undergo various reactions such as esterification and alkylation. Such opportunities of chemical modifications offered by cardanol have been extensively explored to synthesise a range of interesting aromatic difunctional monomers that have subsequently been utilised to prepare a host of step-growth polymers. Summarised herein are research efforts that have contributed towards the synthesis of step-growth polymers based on aromatic difunctional monomers derived from cardanol. The properties of high-performance polymers, with a particular focus on processability and thermal characteristics, are highlighted.

1 aChatterjee, Deepshikha1 aSadavarte, Nilakshi, V.1 aShingte, Rahul, D.1 aMore, Arvind, S.1 aTawade, Bhausaheb, V.1 aKulkarni, Arun, D.1 aIchake, Amol, B.1 aAvadhani, C., V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/step-growth-polymers-cashew-nut-shell-liquid-cnsl-based-aromatic-difunctional-monomers01041nas a2200169 4500008004100000245010700041210006900148260000800217300001200225490000700237520041400244100002200658700002000680700002800700700002100728856012200749 2017 eng d00aSulfamic acid-catalyzed, environmentally benign synthesis of bis-tetronic acids at ambient temperature0 aSulfamic acidcatalyzed environmentally benign synthesis of biste cJAN a141-1520 v433 aAn enviro-economic protocol has been described for the synthesis of bis-tetronic acids by pseudo-three-component condensation between aldehydes/isatins and tetronic acid using sulfamic acid as a solid acid catalyst. Easy commercial availability of the catalyst at extremely low cost, excellent yields and avoidance of conventional purification procedures are the main merits of this energy efficient protocol.1 aPandit, Kapil, S.1 aDesai, Uday, V.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P.1 aKodam, Kisan, M. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/sulfamic-acid-catalyzed-environmentally-benign-synthesis-bis-tetronic-acids-ambient02627nas a2200145 4500008004100000245015400041210006900195260000800264490000700272520199600279100002602275700002402301700002802325856012802353 2017 eng d00aSynthesis and characterization of polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s containing multiple arylene ether linkages and pendent pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of polyhydrazides and poly134oxad cSEP0 v293 a

A new diacylhydrazide monomer, namely, 4-(4-(4-(4-(hydrazinocarbonyl)phenoxy)-2-pentadecylphenoxy)phenoxy) benzohydrazide (HPPDPB), was synthesized starting from 4-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-3-pentadecylphenol. HPPDPB was polycondensed with terephthalic acid chloride (TPC), isophthalic acid chloride (IPC) and a mixture of TPC and IPC (50:50 mol%) to obtain polyhydrazides containing multiple arylene ether linkages in the backbone and pendent pentadecyl chains. Polyhydrazides were subsequently cyclized in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride to obtain the corresponding poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s. Polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s exhibited inherent viscosities in the range 0.65–0.72 dL g−1 and 0.54–0.62 dL g−1, respectively, which indicated the formation of reasonably high-molecular weight polymers. Polyhydrazides were soluble in polar aprotic solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone and pyridine whereas poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s exhibited excellent solubility even in common organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane and tetrahydrofuran. Tough, transparent and flexible films of polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s could be cast from DMAc and chloroform solutions, respectively. X-Ray diffraction studies revealed amorphous nature of polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s and the formation of layered structure was observed due to ordered packing of pentadecyl chains. The 10% decomposition temperature (T 10) values for poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s were in the range 425–440°C indicating their good thermal stability. Glass transition temperature (T g) values of polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s were in the range 175–192°C and 92–103°C, respectively. The excellent solubility characteristics and the large gap between T g (92–103°C) and T 10 (425–440°C) values give poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)-containing pendent pentadecyl chains better opportunities for processability.

1 aTawade, Bhausaheb, V.1 aValsange, Nitin, G.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-polyhydrazides-and-poly134-oxadiazoles-containing-multiple01814nas a2200169 4500008004100000022001500041245014400056210006900200260000900269300001200278490000800290520115400298100002101452700002201473700002801495856012101523 2018 eng d a1381-5148 00aSpiro [fluorene-9,9 '-xanthene]-containing copolymers of intrinsic microporosity: synthesis, characterization and gas permeation properties0 aSpiro fluorene99 xanthenecontaining copolymers of intrinsic micr c2018 a153-1600 v1333 aIn the present study, a new bis(catechol) containing spiro[fluorene-9,9'-xanthene], namely, 4,4'-(spiro(fluorene9,9'-xanthene]-2',7'-diyl)bis(benzene-1,2-diol) (THSFX) was designed and synthesized. Polycondensation reactions of THSFX and varying compositions of THSFX and 5,5',6,6'-tetrahydroxy-3,3,3',3'-tetramethyl-1,1'-spirobisindane (TTSBI) were carried out with 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile (TFTPN) to obtain a homopolymer and copolymers, respectively. The organo-soluble polymers exhibited reasonably high molecular weights (23300-34,100 g/mol) and could be cast into self-standing films from their chloroform solutions. X-Ray diffraction studies indicated that PIMs were amorphous in nature. These polymers exhibited high thermal stability (T-10 = 490-510 degrees C) and possessed intrinsic microporosity with high BET surface area (360-796 m(2)/g). The gas permeation properties of SFX-PIM-25 and SFX-PIM-33 were evaluated and they exhibited high gas permeability (CO2 = 3595-4034 Barrer). The gas permeability data of SFX-PIM-25 and SFX-PIM-33 was located close to 1991 Robson upper bound for CO2/N-2, CO2/CH4 and O-2/N-2 gas pairs1 aShrimant, Bharat1 aKharul, Ulhas, K.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/spiro-fluorene-99-xanthene-containing-copolymers-intrinsic-microporosity-synthesis01396nas a2200193 4500008004100000022001400041245014300055210006900198260000900267300001200276490000800288520066800296100002300964700002100987700001801008700001901026700002801045856012901073 2018 eng d a0014-305700a Synthesis and characterization of partially bio-based polyimides based on biphenylene-containing diisocyanate derived from vanillic acid 0 aSynthesis and characterization of partially biobased polyimides  c DEC a257-2640 v1093 aA new bio-based biphenylene-containing diisocyanate, namely, 5,5'-diisocyanato-2,2',3,3'-tetramethoxy-1,1'-biphenyl (BDI) was synthesized starting from vanillic acid - a lignin-derived phenolic acid. A series of new partially bio-based polyimides was prepared by polycondensation of BDI with five commercially available aromatic dianhydrides. Polyimides exhibited good solubility in organic solvents and medium molecular weights (Mn (GPC, polystyrene standard) = 25,100-32,200 g mol(-1)). Polyimides showed good thermal stability with 10% degradation temperature and glass transition temperature in the range 459-473 degrees C and 262-329 degrees C, respectively.1 aKuhire, Sachin, S.1 aIchake, Amol, B.1 aGrau, Etienne1 aCramail, Henri1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-partially-bio-based-polyimides-based-biphenylene-containing02570nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245012400055210006900179260000900248300001000257490000700267520172200274653001501996653001902011653002802030653001402058653003302072100002102105700002602126700002202152700002802174856012602202 2018 eng d a0887-624X00aSynthesis, characterization, and gas permeation properties of adamantane-containing polymers of intrinsic microporosity0 aSynthesis characterization and gas permeation properties of adam cJAN  a16-240 v563 a

A new bis(catechol) monomer, namely, 4,4-((1r,3r)-adamantane-2,2-diyl)bis(benzene-1,2diol) (THADM) was synthesized by condensation of 2-adamantanone with veratrole followed by demethylation of the formed (1r,3r)-2,2-bis(3,4 dimethoxyphenyl)adamantane. Polycondensation of THADM and various compositions of THADM and 5,5,6,6-tetrahydroxy-3,3,3,3-tetramethylspirobisindane was performed with 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile (TFTPN) to obtain the homopolymer and copolymers. These polymers demonstrated good solubility in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform, and tetrahydrofuran and could be cast into tough films from their chloroform solutions. GPC analysis revealed that number average molecular weights of polymers were in the range 48,100-61,700 gmol(-1), suggesting the formation of reasonably high molecular weight polymers. They possessed intrinsic microporosity with Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area in the range 703-741 m(2)g(-1). Thermogravimetric analysis of polymers indicated that 10% weight loss temperature was in the range 513-518 degrees C demonstrating their excellent thermal stability. THADM-based polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM) showed P(CO2)=1080, P(O-2)=232 and appreciable selectivity [(CO2/CH4)=22.6, (CO2/N-2)=26.7, and (O-2/N-2)= 5.7]. The gas permeability measurements revealed that with increase in the content of adamantane units in PIMs, selectivity increased and permeability decreased, following the trade-off relationship. The gas separation properties of PIMs containing adamantane units were located close to 2008 Robeson upper bound for gas pairs such as CO2/CH4, CO2/N-2, H-2/N-2, and O-2/N-2. (c) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

10aadamantane10aGas permeation10aintrinsic microporosity10amembranes10astructure-property relations1 aShrimant, Bharat1 aShaligram, Sayali, V.1 aKharul, Ulhas, K.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-characterization-and-gas-permeation-properties-adamantane-containing-polymers02481nas a2200277 4500008004100000022001400041245014400055210006900199260000800268300001200276490000800288520150900296653002801805653002301833653002801856653002101884653002401905100002101929700002501950700002101975700001701996700001802013700001902031700002802050856012502078 2022 eng d a1022-135200aSynthesis and characterization of partially biobased aromatic (Co)polycarbonates containing biphenylene units and pendant pentadecyl chains0 aSynthesis and characterization of partially biobased aromatic Co cJUL a21004490 v2233 a

2-Pentadecyl-[1,1''-biphenyl]-4,4''-diol (PBD) is synthesized starting from cashew nut shell liquid-a by-product of cashew processing industry. A new series of partially biobased aromatic (co)polycarbonates possessing biphenylene units and pendant pentadecyl chains is synthesized by solution polycondensation of PBD or varying compositions of PBD and bisphenol-A with triphosgene in dry dichloromethane. Inherent viscosities and number average molecular weights of (co)polycarbonates are in the range 0.51-1.24 dL g(-1) and 18 x 10(3)- 43.4 x 10(3) g mol(-1), respectively indicating the formation of reasonably high molecular weight polymers. Flexible, transparent, and free-standing films of (co)polycarbonates can be cast from chloroform solution. (Co)polycarbonates are characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), H-1 NMR, C-13 NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. T-10 and T-g values of (co)polycarbonates are in the range 417-433 and 8-147 degrees C, respectively. It is demonstrated that the T-g values can be tuned by incorporation of appropriate mol% of PBD as a comonomer in Bisphenol-A-based copolycarbonates. The lowering of the T-g values of (co)polycarbonates can be attributed primarily to the packing disruptive effect of flexible pentadecyl chains. Furthermore, the effect of incorporation of PBD as a comonomer on water contact angle values of (co)polycarbonates is evaluated.

10aaromatic polycarbonates10abiobased bisphenol10aCashew nut shell liquid10apentadecyl chain10aRenewable resources1 aIchake, Amol, B.1 aNagane, Samadhan, S.1 aJadhav, Uday, A.1 aTorris, Arun1 aGrau, Etienne1 aCramail, Henri1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-and-characterization-partially-biobased-aromatic-copolycarbonates-containing02424nas a2200265 4500008004100000022001400041245011200055210006900167260000800236300001500244490000600259520150600265653002701771653002401798653003001822653001601852653002001868100002501888700002301913700002101936700002601957700002001983700002802003856012702031 2022 eng d a2365-654900aSynthesis, characterization and UV-crosslinking of aromatic (Co)polycarbonates bearing pendant azido groups0 aSynthesis characterization and UVcrosslinking of aromatic Copoly cSEP ae2022010200 v73 a

A new series of (co)polycarbonates bearing pendent azido groups was synthesized by polycondensation of varying molar proportions of 4, 4'-(5-azidopentane-2, 2-diyl) diphenol and bisphenol-A with triphosgene. The chemical structures, compositions and random nature of (co)polycarbonates were confirmed by NMR spectroscopy. Inherent viscosities and number-average molecular weights of (co)polycarbonates were in the range 0.63-0.77 dL g(-1) and 35,400-43,400 g mol(-1), respectively indicating the formation of reasonably high molecular weight polymers. (Co)polycarbonates could be cast into tough, transparent and flexible films from chloroform solutions. (Co)polycarbonates were further characterized using IR spectroscopy, XRD, TGA and DSC. The thermal crosslinking of (co)polycarbonates bearing pendant azido groups was studied by DSC analysis. Independently, (co)polycarbonates bearing pendant azido groups were exposed to UV irradiation at wavelength of 254 nm and decomposition reaction of azido groups was monitored by FT-IR spectroscopy. The complete decomposition of azido groups was observed with exposure time of 30 min. The formed cross-linked (co)polycarbonates exhibited improved % char yield values compared to parent (co)polycarbonates. The measurement of mechanical properties of representative crosslinked (co)polycarbonates indicated increase in tensile strength and Young's modulus and decrease in % elongation compared to corresponding parent linear (co)polycarbonates.

10aAromatic polycarbonate10aPendant azido group10asolution polycondensation10aTriphosgene10aUV-crosslinking1 aNagane, Samadhan, S.1 aKuhire, Sachin, S.1 aIchake, Amol, B.1 aTalanikar, Aniket, A.1 aLochab, Bimlesh1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-characterization-and-uv-crosslinking-aromatic-copolycarbonates-bearing-pendant02938nas a2200145 4500008004100000245011700041210006900158260000800227490000700235520234800242100002102590700002502611700002802636856012802664 2023 eng d00aSynthesis, characterization and post-modification of aromatic (Co)polyesters possessing pendant maleimide groups0 aSynthesis characterization and postmodification of aromatic Copo cSEP0 v353 a

A new series of (co)polyesters possessing pendent maleimide groups was synthesized by low temperature solution polycondensation of 4, 4’-(5-maleimidopentane-2, 2-diyl) diphenol (BPA-MA) with isophthalic acid chloride (IPC), terephthalic acid chloride (TPC) and a mixture of TPC and IPC (50:50 mol %). Copolyesters were also synthesized by polycondensation of varying compositions of BPA-MA and bisphenol-A (BPA) with IPC. The chemical structures and compositions of (co)polyesters were confirmed by NMR spectroscopy. Inherent viscosity values and number-average molecular weights of (co)polyesters were in the range 0.50–0.76 dL/g and 17,700-32,100 g/mol, respectively, indicating the formation of reasonably high molecular weight polymers. (Co)polyesters were readily soluble in common organic solvents and could be cast into tough, transparent and flexible films from chloroform solutions. (Co)polyesters exhibited 10% weight loss and glass transition temperatures in the range 464–468 and 142–178°C, respectively. A representative copolyester possessing pendant maleimide groups was chemically modified via metal-free azide-maleimide 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition click reaction with two azido compounds, namely, (azidomethyl)benzene (Bz-N3) and 1-(azidomethyl)-pyrene (Py-N3) to yield corresponding modified copolyesters in a quantitative manner.

1 aJadhav, Uday, A.1 aNagane, Samadhan, S.1 aWadgaonkar, Prakash, P. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-characterization-and-post-modification-aromatic-copolyesters-possessing-pendant