Synthesis and characterization of tricyclodecyl-containing methacrylate polymer for optoelectronics applications

Yin-Chiung Chang; Kuo-Hui Wu; Wen-Chien Huang; Je-Chuang Wang

doi:10.1515/pac-2024-0401

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Synthesis and characterization of tricyclodecyl-containing methacrylate polymer for optoelectronics applications

Yin-Chiung Chang , Kuo-Hui Wu , Wen-Chien Huang and Je-Chuang Wang

Published/Copyright: February 18, 2025

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From the journal Pure and Applied Chemistry Volume 97 Issue 4

Abstract

Tricyclodecyl-containing methacrylate polymers based on tricyclodecyl methacrylate (TCDMA), namely poly (tricyclodecyl methacrylate) [P (TCDMA)] and poly (tricyclodecyl methacrylate-co-methyl methacrylate) [P (TCDMA-co-MMA)], were synthesized by free radical polymerization. Homo- and copolymer were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The effects of structural design on the thermal, mechanical, dielectric and optical properties of synthetic polymers were studied. Compared to polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), the incorporation of a tricycloalkyl substituent as a side group on a methacrylate polymer helps to improve thermal stability, while providing high transparency and long-term heat resistance in the UV–visible region. In addition to improving mechanical properties, the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), water absorption and dielectric constant are reduced. These advantages make tricycloalkyl-containing methacrylate polymers promising candidates for use as high value-added optical plastics in optoelectronic applications.

Keywords: optoelectronic properties; poly(methyl methacrylate); thermo-mechanical properties; Tricyclodecane

Corresponding author: Yin-Chiung Chang, Department of Health and Nutrition & Chemical Engineering, Army Academy, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC, e-mail: nduccit244@gmail.com; and Kuo-Hui Wu, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chung Cheng Institute of Technology, National Defense University, Taoyuan, 33551, Taiwan, ROC, e-mail: ccitkhwu@gmail.com

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Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
Research funding: None declared.
Data availability: The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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