Abstract
AbstractCovalent and reversible cluster molecules were synthesized by an A3B2 type gelation. Crosslinking of three‐arm hydroxyl‐terminated star polymers with 2,4‐toluenediisocyanate gave branched polymers, while the reversible analogue was made by crosslinking of tertiary amine‐terminated star polymers with bis(4‐hydroxy‐3,5‐dinitrophenyl) adipate. Gelation process was followed by static and dynamic light scattering. The extent of reacted groups was measured with UV spectroscopy. Growth of the covalent clusters could be described in terms of percolation scaling laws. The experimental gel point (POH, cr = 0.70) was shifted significantly from the theoretical predicted gel point (POH, cr = 0.50), indicating extensive ring formation during the gelation. The reversible endlinking reaction gave no macroscopic gelation, though increase of the cluster dimensions was observed. Ring formation proved to be an important side reaction in both cases; however, the ring formation ability seems to change in a different manner during the course of a gelation.
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