Synthesis and thermal stability, dielectric, and conductivity characteristics of polymers with pendant and backbone anthracene sulfonyl groups

Abstract

AbstractAnthracene‐mono‐ and disulfonyl derivatives of polystyrene and poly (N‐vinylcarbazole) have been prepared and the thermal stability, dielectric, and conductivity of these polymer pendant sulfones have been evaluated. The anthracene‐based benzene, naphthalene, anthracene, and biphenyl copolysulfones have also been prepared and characterized in regard to the above‐cited properties. Interesting variations in these properties between these two classes of polymers carrying pendant and backbone sulfonyl groups have been noted and rationalised from structural considerations.