Free Radical Copolymerization of 1,3-Cyclooctadiene with Maleic Anhydride or N-Substituted Maleimides: A Simple Way to High-Performance Transparent Plastic

Abstract

Herein, we reported the free radical copolymerization of 1,3-cyclooctadiene and maleic anhydride or N-Substituted Maleimides. The obtained alternating copolymers with fine-tuned Tg (ranging from 62 ℃ to 300 ℃) and excellent properties on thermal resistance and optical properties (up to 90% transmissivity).