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Bamboo is a suitable template for polymerizations
Article first published online: 10 JUN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/app.28476
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Eastman, S. A., Lesser, A. J. and McCarthy, T. J. (2008), Bamboo is a suitable template for polymerizations. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 109: 3961–3967. doi: 10.1002/app.28476
Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 JUN 2008
- Article first published online: 10 JUN 2008
- Manuscript Accepted: 18 MAR 2008
- Manuscript Received: 7 JAN 2008
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Keywords:
- composites;
- flame resistance;
- polybutadiene;
- renewable resources;
- silicones
Abstract
In situ hydrosilation reactions and ring-opening metathesis polymerizations were demonstrated to occur in bulk samples of bamboo. Bamboo was infused with silicone precursors or cyclodiene monomers with the assistance of supercritical CO2 and subsequently crosslinked or polymerized, respectively. Bending stiffness, energy release rate, and specific fire resistance properties of the bamboo-polymer composites were measured and compared with unmodified bamboo. Bamboo-silicone composites showed an increase in fire resistance and a slight increase in mechanical properties. The bamboo-poly(alkenamer) composites showed significant increases in mechanical properties. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008