Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the production of post-crosslinkable thermoplastic resins by bulk-polymerizing a polymerizable composition (A) comprising (I) a monomer fluid containing a cyclic olefin (α) having two or more metathetical ring-opening reaction sites in the molecule in an amount 10 wt % or above based on the total amount of the monomers or a monomer fluid containing a norbornene monomer and a crosslinking agent, (II) a metathetical polymerization catalyst, and (III) a chain transfer agent; thermoplastic resins obtained by this process; and a process for producing crosslinked resins or crosslinked resin composite materials which comprises laminating such a thermoplastic resin with a substrate at need and then crosslinking the thermoplastic resin. According to the invention, thermoplastic resins which are free from odor due to residual monomers and excellent in storage stability can be efficiently obtained by a simple process of bulk-polymerizing the composition (A). The process is not only easy and simple but also applicable to continuous production, thus being industrially advantageous. The crosslinked resins and crosslinked resin composite materials obtained according to the invention are excellent in electrical insulation properties, mechanical strengths, heat resistance, dielectric characteristics and so on, thus being useful as electrical materials or the like.
Abstract:
A reaction solution comprising a mixture of tricyclopentadiene, a norbornene monomer with at least 3 rings in its backbone, a 5-alkenyl-2-norbornene pot life adjusting agent along with a molybdenum type catalyst system gives prolonged pot life without extending time to exotherm (e.g., smoking time). By utilizing this reaction solution it is possible to bulk polymerize reinforced or unreinforced articles in a mold via ring-opening polymerization. Articles so obtained have good outward appearance and excellent physical properties.
Abstract:
Process for production of post-crosslinkable thermoplastic resins by bulk-polymerizing a polymerizable composition (A) comprising (I) a monomer fluid containing a cyclic olefin (α) having two or more metathetical ring-opening reaction sites in the molecule in an amount 10 wt % or above based on the total amount of the monomers or a monomer fluid containing a norbornene monomer and a crosslinking agent, (II) a metathetical polymerization catalyst, and (III) a chain transfer agent; thermoplastic resins obtained by this process. These thermoplastic resins are free from odor due to residual monomers and are excellent in storage stability. Process for producing crosslinked resins and composite materials which comprises laminating the thermoplastic resin to a substrate and then crosslinking the thermoplastic resin. These crosslinked resins and composite materials are invention are excellent in electrical insulation properties, mechanical strength, heat resistance, and dielectric characteristics, and are useful as electrical materials.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the production of post-crosslinkable thermoplastic resins by bulk-polymerizing a polymerizable composition (A) comprising (I) a monomer fluid containing a cyclic olefin (α) having two or more metathetical ring-opening reaction sites in the molecule in an amount 10 wt % or above based on the total amount of the monomers or a monomer fluid containing a norbornene monomer and a crosslinking agent, (II) a metathetical polymerization catalyst, and (III) a chain transfer agent; thermoplastic resins obtained by this process; and a process for producing crosslinked resins or crosslinked resin composite materials which comprises laminating such a thermoplastic resin with a substrate at need and then crosslinking the thermoplastic resin. According to the invention, thermoplastic resins which are free from odor due to residual monomers and excellent in storage stability can be efficiently obtained by a simple process of bulk-polymerizing the composition (A). The process is not only easy and simple but also applicable to continuous production, thus being industrially advantageous. The crosslinked resins and crosslinked resin composite materials obtained according to the invention are excellent in electrical insulation properties, mechanical strengths, heat resistance, dielectric characteristics and so on, thus being useful as electrical materials or the like.
Abstract:
A process (1) for producing a cycloolefin resin film comprising the steps of: the step (I) of mixing a cycloolefin monomer and a metathesis polymerization catalyst to prepare a polymerizable composition (A); the step (II) of coating or impregnating the supporting body with the polymerizable composition (A) at once after the step (I), and the step (III) of polymerizing the polymerizable composition (A) by polymerization; and a process (2) for producing a cycloolefin polymer sheet or film with the thickness of 1 mm or less comprising polymerizing a reactive solution containing a ruthenium complex catalyst, having a hetero atom-containing carbene compound as a ligand, and a cycloolefin monomer by ring-opening metathesis bulk polymerization, wherein the polymerization of the cycloolefin monomer is completed by heating the reactive solution to 100° C. or higher at the heating rate of 20° C./min or more. Thus, a cycloolefin resin film having excellent adhesion to other materials and a cycloolefin polymer sheet or film having a thickness of 1 mm or can be efficiently produced.
Abstract:
A reinforced polymeric matrix comprising a glass mat and a norbornene polymer surrounding the glass mat, the glass mat is composed of at least one glass fiber treated with a silane coupling agent and a binder adhering the glass fiber(s) to the norbornene polymer; the binder is selected from polyolefins, vinyl aromatic polymers, and ring-opened polymers of at least one norbornene-type monomer containing at least one norbornene group. Process for making a reinforced polymeric matrix comprises positioning a glass mat within a mold, the glass mat having been treated with a hydrocarbon polymer binder; mixing a plurality of streams, one stream containing a catalyst of a metathesis catalyst system, another stream containing a cocatalyst of a metathesis system, and at least one of the streams containing at least one norbornene-type monomer which is liquid at room temperature to form a mixed stream; introducing the mixed stream into the mold around the mat; polymerizing by ring opening the monomer(s) in the mold; and extracting from the mold the reinforced polymeric matrix, wherein the norbornene polymer is thermoset.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a cycloolefin resin molded product having excellent flame retardance and a polymerizable composition used for producing such a molded product. A polymerizable composition comprising the cycloolefin monomer, a flame retardant and a metathesis polymerization catalyst is characterized in that a monomer having a condensed ring formed of an aliphatic ring having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and a ring with aromatic characteristics is used as the cycloolefin monomer. A molded product can be produced through bulk polymerization of this polymerizable composition.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a cycloolefin resin molded product having excellent flame retardance and a polymerizable composition used for producing such a molded-product. A polymerizable composition comprising the cycloolefin monomer, a flame retardant and a metathesis polymerization catalyst is characterized in that a monomer having a condensed ring formed of an aliphatic ring having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and a ring with aromatic characteristics is used as the cycloolefin monomer. A molded product can be produced through bulk polymerization of this polymerizable composition.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a cycloolefin resin molded product having excellent flame retardance and a polymerizable composition used for producing such a molded-product. A polymerizable composition comprising the cycloolefin monomer, a flame retardant and a metathesis polymerization catalyst is characterized in that a monomer having a condensed ring formed of an aliphatic ring having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and a ring with aromatic characteristics is used as the cycloolefin monomer. A molded product can be produced through bulk polymerization of this polymerizable composition.
Abstract:
A halogenated aluminum-based cocatalyst provides a metathesis catalyst system with high activity, moisture insensitivity, and long pot lives. The cocatalyst can be employed in solution or in in-mold bulk polymerization processes.