Cross-linked polymers: Chemistry, properties, and applications; Proceedings of the Symposium, Denver, CO, Apr. 5-10, 1987

This symposium presents papers on the molecular architecture, degradation properties, and mechanical properties of cross-linked polymers, together with examples of high-performance polymer networks. Consideration is given to the effects of intramolecular reaction on network formation and properties, the effects of branching and cross-linking on polymer properties of star-branched Nylon 6, the effect of ionizing radiation on an epoxy structural adhesive, the performance characteristics of the fluorescence optrode cure sensor, the deformation kinetics of cross-linked polymers, and the fatigue behavior of acrylic interpenetrating polymer networks. Other papers are on thermal stress development in thick epoxy coatings, semiinterpenetrating networks based on triazine thermoset and N-alkylamide thermoplastics, liquid crystalline oligoester diols as thermoset coating binders, and the characterization of bisbenzocyclobutene high-temperature resin and bisbenzocyclobutene blended with a compatible bismaleimide resin.