Characterization of combinatorially designed polyarylates by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry

Citation

Belu, A. M.; Brocchini, S.; Kohn, J.; & Ratner, B. D. (2000). Characterization of combinatorially designed polyarylates by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry: RCM, 14(7), 564-571.

Abstract

A series of 16 polyarylates, with well-controlled and systematically varying chemistry, has been characterized by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS). The polymers are structurally identical except for the incremental additions of C2H4 units to the backbone and sidechain. From the spectra, peaks characteristic of all polyarylates are identified. Furthermore, evaluation of the spectra and identification of unique signals allow classification of the polyarylates according to sidechain and backbone chemistry.

Keyword(s)

Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
Mass Spectrometry
Molecular Structure
Polyenes
Polyesters
Polyethylenes
Polymers

Reference Type

Journal Article

Secondary Title

Rapid communications in mass spectrometry: RCM

Author(s)

Belu, A. M.
Brocchini, S.
Kohn, J.
Ratner, B. D.

Year Published

2000

Date Published

946684800

Volume Number

14

Issue Number

7

Pages

564-571

DOI

10.1002/(sici)1097-0231(20000415)14:7<564::aid-rcm910>3.0.co;2-0