Chain-Extended Polyurethane Anionomers Using Fluorescin

Abstract

Abstract Polyurethanes were synthesized by chain extension of isocyanate end-capped prepolymer based on poly(tetramethylene oxide) glycol and toluene diisocyanate using fluorescin. The polyurethanes were characterized using FT-IR and FT-NMR. The polyurethanes were converted to their anionomers by treatment with the respective metal acetates. To study the changes accompanying ionomer formation, especially in the soft segment, differential scanning calorimetry experiments were performed in the low temperature region. Thermal stabilities of the polymers and ionomers were studied using a thermogravimetric analyzer.