New possibilities for the synthesis of high-molecular weight poly(2,5(6)-benzimidazole) (ABPBI) based on a new monomer, 3,4-diaminobenzoic acid monophosphate, in polyphosphoric acid medium at high monomer concentration under stirring and on a Teflon® surface without stirring are investigated. New complex solvent for ABPBI is found. This solvent is based on dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, and potassium hydroxide. For the first time, molecular weight values are obtained by dynamic light scattering and viscometry in complex solvent. In addition, Kuhn segment values are estimated. Maximal molecular mass M value reaches 94 kDa. The values of macromolecular equilibrium rigidity A are estimated as 4.4–5.7 nm according to translational diffusion coefficient and 3.3 nm according to intrinsic viscosity measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2320-2327
Number of pages8
JournalRussian Chemical Bulletin
Volume69
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2020

    Research areas

  • 3,4-diaminobenzoic acid monophosphate, complex solvent DMSO—MeOH—KOH, dynamic light scattering, Kuhn segment, poly(2,5(6)-benzimidazole)

    Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)

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