New synthetic approach to novel polymers exhibiting large electrooptic coefficients and high thermal stability

Haythem Saadeh, Liming Wang, Luping Yu

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Abstract

The Stille coupling reaction was explored to synthesize novel polymers with a pending NLO chromophore exhibiting a large μβ value but high chemical sensitivity. This approach enabled the synthesis of aromatic polyimides through the careful design of dibromo monomers bearing NLO chromophores. The resulting polyimide was shown to possess a glass transition temperature of 170°C and a large electrooptic coefficient.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1570-1576
Number of pages7
JournalMacromolecules
Volume33
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 7 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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