(Meth)acrylated poly(ethylene glycol)s as precursors for rheology modifiers, superplasticizers and electrolyte membranes: a review. Issue 12 (8th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Javadi, Ali; Mehr, Hamideh Shokouhi; Soucek, Mark D
• Is Part Of: Polymer international. Volume 66:Issue 12(2017:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1765
• Page End: 1786
• Publication Date: 2017-08-08
• Subjects: poly(ethylene glycol) -- (meth)acrylated -- rheology modifier -- superplasticizer -- lithium ion battery; Plastics -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 547.7
• DOI: 10.1002/pi.5432
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-8103

Abstract

Abstract: This review summarizes current trends in (meth)acrylated poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) systems in the last decade, with a specific focus on their most important applications, including associative rheology modifiers, superplasticizers and electrolyte membranes. Associative rheology modifiers based on (meth)acrylated PEGs have significantly contributed to improvement of the application characteristics of waterborne coatings. These materials are employed by paint formulators to provide proper viscosity profiles across an entire shear range encountered in various paint applications. In the cement and concrete industry, superplasticizers derived from (meth)acrylated PEGs have also opened the doors to advances in this area, because of their ability to produce cementitious materials with lower water content and without compromising workability. In addition, development of solid electrolyte membranes based on photo‐curable (meth)acrylated PEGs for use in polymer lithium ion batteries has recently attracted increasing attention in the energy storage industry. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the structural investigations and applications of (meth)acrylated PEGs and serves as a starting point for future studies. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry Abstract : This review summarizes current trends in the (meth)acrylated polyethylene glycol systems with a specific focus on their most important applications, including associative rheology modifiers, superplasticizers, and electrolyte membranes.