Abstract
AbstractThe relationship between structure and mechanical properties of polydiactetylene single‐crystal fibers has been studied in detail. It is shown by transmission electron microscopy that the fibers have a high degree of internal perfection, with the polymer molecules aligned parallel to the fiber axes. The fibers of the dicarbazolyl derivative investigated were found to have a Young's modulus of 45 GPa and fracture strengths of up to 1.5 GPa, the strengths being controlled by defects such as surface steps. It is shown that the stiffness of the polymer backbone is similar to that of polyethylene, and the theoretical strength of the polydiacetylene singlecrystal fibers is determined to be about 3 GPa, corresponding to a fracture strain of between 6 and 8% and a force required to break molecules to the order of 3 nN. The derivative studied is also found to have good thermal stability, not degrading below 300°C, and excellent creep resistance up to at least 100°C. The possibility of using the single‐crystal fibers in composites is also discussed.
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