Effect of diffusional limitations on the gelation of cyanate ester resins

Yong Deng, George C. Martin

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Abstract

The effect of diffusion control-induced unequal reactivities of functional groups on the gelation of cyanate ester resins was analyzed. By introducing differentiation into the recursive approach, a gelation model was developed to calculate the gel points of systems under diffusional limitations. Modeling results for a Zn-catalyzed cyanate resin show that the unequal reactivities have a significant effect on the gel point and the gelation is delayed to a higher conversion. However, other factors, which may include localized reactions and cycle formation, also contribute to the delay of gelation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)115-125
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume64
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 4 1997

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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