Publication details
Polyimides based on xylylenediamines containing cucurbit[6]uril
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| Year of publication | 2007 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Polymer Preprints |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Macromolecular chemistry |
| Keywords | polyimides; cucurbiturils |
| Description | This work reports on the preparation and characterization of polyimide materials based on 1,3- or 1,4-xylylenediamine containing cucurbit[6]uril. Polyimide precursors were synthesized by the combination of xylylenediamines with 4,4-oxydiphthalic anhydride or pyromellitic dianhydride. Cucurbit[6]uril was prepared from glycoluril and paraformaldehyde. Adding of cucurbit[6]uril (0-15 wt.%) into a solution of polyamic acid and heating (finally at 230 C) led to the formation of thin films. Films were characterized by microscopy, IR spectroscopy and thermal analysis. Permeability measurements revealed a linear increase in permeability of the membranes for gases or vapors with an increase in the content of cucurbit[6]uril. |