Polymer, Vol.37, No.10, 1891-1895, 1996
Mechanical-Properties of Conducting Poly(3-Cyclohexyl Thiophene) Films
Poly(3-cyclohexyl thiophene) was prepared and made into films. Tensile properties of these films were studied at various temperatures. The draw ratio was maximum around 55 degrees C. The results show that flow and orientation take place in the material around this temperature due to a primary transition. The stiffness and tensile properties were very much affected due to the bulk cyclohexyl substitution at the 3 position.
Keywords:ORIENTED POLY(3-ALKYLTHIOPHENES);ELECTRICAL-PROPERTIES;POLYACETYLENE FILMS;POLYTHIOPHENE;FIBERS