Synthesis of cross-linked polyurethane elastomers with the inclusion of polar-aromatic moieties (BA, PNBA and 3, 5-DNBA): Electrical and thermo-mechanical properties analysis

Abstract In this work, we used the design strategy “doped nonpolar polymers” and synthesized polyurethane elastomers (PUEs) by doping with highly polar aromatic molecules such as benzoic acid (BA), 4(para)-nitro-benzoic (PNBA), 3, 5-di-nitro-benzoic (3, 5-DNBA) using solution casting method. The effect of each molecule in three different weight percentages 2%, 4%, 6% on electrical thermo-mechanical properties material has studied. Experiments were carried out to determine DC volume resistivity, dielectric constant, loss factor. DMA DSC measurements done assess properties. Also, thermal conductivity measurement was a strong nitro group percentage dependent results have been observed. A comparative analysis said among doped undoped PUEs.