Studies on and with Functionalized Polystyrenes

Abstract

A number of useful functionalized polystyrenes have been prepared. Studies on fluoroalkyl ketone, fluoroalkyl carbinol, and hydroxy-contain polystyrenes, as well as polystyryl pyridine-based polymers, in regard to a variety of properties were made. These are discussed individually in regard to their reactions with alcohols to form hemiketals, miscibilization by hydrogen bonding, improvements in the thermostability of blends, and char formation at elevated temperature, respectively. In addition, enhancements of polystyrene and copolymers of modified polymers in regard to the oxidative stabilization of blends are discussed.