Castillo-Martínez E., Reibenspies J.H., Hall L.J., Kozlov M., Biewer M.C., Harrington A.C., Smith D.E., Huffman B., Prusik T., Grabiner F., Baughman R.H.
University of Texas at Dallas, US
Keywords: diacetylenes, time-temperature indicator
The present study describes the crystal structures of selected diacetylene molecules that can be useful for time-temperature indicator applications, and important methods for modifying polymerization kinetics for these applications. Different powder x-ray diffraction patterns, corresponding to different crystal structures, provide clear signatures of higher and lower reactivity phases. The kinetics of polymerization are studied by optical density measurements in the solid state and solvents like trifluoroacetic acid are used to break inter-diacetylene hydrogen bonds, thereby enabling polydiacetylene solubilization and corresponding solution-based spectroscopic studies.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2009: Life Sciences, Medicine, Diagnostics, Bio Materials and Composites
Published: May 3, 2009
Pages: 461 - 462
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Personal & Home Care, Food & Agriculture
Topics: Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications, Personal & Home Care, Food & Agriculture
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1783-4