Abstract
AbstractWe clarify the reaction mechanisms and kinetics in melt‐reacted blends consisting of functional polysiloxanes and poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) with a model compound study. As models for polysiloxanes, we have selected two monodisperse ω‐functionalized siloxane oligomers with SiH and Sivinyl moieties. To mimic PBT, we have chosen low molecular weight compounds representative for in‐chain and end‐functional groups of the polymer; ester, carboxylic acid, alcohol, and vinyl. Uncatalyzed and platinum‐catalyzed reactions have been performed in sealed vials. Reaction products have been characterized by gradient polymer elution chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and size exclusion chromatography. PBT functional groups reactive toward functional siloxane oligomers at high temperatures in the presence and absence of a catalyst have been identified, and an estimate of relative reaction kinetics has been provided. We suggest reaction mechanisms compatible with our results and with literature data. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 40: 1952–1961, 2002
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