Abstract
Electrospun fibrous mats were formed from linear and highly branched poly(urethane urea)s. The highly branched poly(urethane urea)s were synthesized using an A2+B3 methodology, where the A2 species is an oligomeric soft segment. Since the molecular weight of the A 2 oligomer is above the entanglement molecular weight, the highly branched polymers formed electrospun fibers unlike typical hyperbranched polymers that do not entangle. Stress-strain experiments revealed superior elongation for the electrospun fibrous mats. In particular, the highly branched fiber mats did not fail at 1300% elongation, making the electrospun mats promising for potential applications where enhanced tear strength resistance is required.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2011-2015 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Mar 10 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Electrospinning
- Hyperbranched
- Poly(urethane urea)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics