Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol.39, No.1, 128-151, 1999
Molecular composites for molecular reinforcement: A promising concept between success and failure
The basic principles of molecular reinforcement and especially the specific approaches to obtain homogeneous composites with molecularly dispersed rigid rods are focused on and discussed. Brief overviews and successful examples of the available data covering the main characteristics are summarized.
Keywords:RIGID-ROD POLYMERS;FLEXIBLE SIDE-CHAINS;PARA-PHENYLENETEREPHTHALAMIDE;NONLINEAR-OPTICAL-PROPERTIES;CONCENTRATEDSULFURIC-ACID;SUBSTITUTED AROMATIC POLYESTERS;SOLVENTTERNARY-SYSTEMS;ION-DIPOLE INTERACTIONS;ARYL ESTERDENDRIMERS;LIQUID-CRYSTALLINE