Impact Properties of Thiol-Ene Networks

Authors

Olivia D. McNair, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Andrew P. Janisse, University of Southern Mississippi
David E. Krzeminski, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Davis E. Brent, University of Southern Mississippi
Trenton E. Gould, University of Southern MississippiFollow
James W. Rawlins, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Daniel A. Savin, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-13-2013

Department

Polymers and High Performance Materials

Abstract

In this study, a series of thiol–ene networks having glass transition temperatures ranging from −30 to 60 °C were synthesized utilizing several multifunctional thiols and two trifunctional alkenes. Thermomechanical properties were determined using dynamic mechanical analysis, and impact properties were determined using pendulum impact and drop impact testing protocols. The impact behavior was found to directly correlate to the glass transition temperature, except when the temperature at which the impact event occurs overlaps with the range of temperatures corresponding to the viscoelastic dissipation regime of the polymer. Additionally, we discuss insight into the spatial limitations of energy dissipation for thiol–ene network polymers and establish a platform for predictability in similar systems.

Publication Title

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Volume

5

Issue

21

First Page

11004

Last Page

11013

Recommended Citation

McNair, O. D., Janisse, A. P., Krzeminski, D. E., Brent, D. E., Gould, T. E., Rawlins, J. W., Savin, D. A. (2013). Impact Properties of Thiol-Ene Networks. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5(21), 11004-11013.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/7942