Abstract

The impact of three phosphonate oligomers with different unsaturation degrees on the flame retardancy, mechanical properties and optical performance of unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) were investigated. The three phosphonate oligomers were poly(2-butyne-1,4-diol phenylphosphonate) (PY) containing C C, poly(cis-2-butene-1,4-diol phenylphosphonate) (PE) containing CC and poly(1,4-butanediol phenylphosphonate) (PO) without unsaturated bonds. The flame retardancy and UV-shielding effect of UPRs were positively correlated with the unsaturation degree of oligomers. Specifically, only adding 20 wt% PY made UPR pass UL-94 V-0 rating and 22 wt% PE was needed, while 22%PO/UPR was still in UL-94 NR rating. Further, PE containing CC exhibited the highest efficiency in improving the toughness of UPR. The impact strength and elongation at break of 22%PE/UPR were significantly improved by 460 % and 200 % respectively, compared with pure UPR. Meanwhile, the high transparency of UPRs benefits from the good compatibility between oligomers and matrix. This work provides the basis for development and utilization of novel high-performance and multifunctional UPRs with potential versatile applications.

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