Fig. 1. Synthesis routes of DHAB.
Fig. 2. Scheme for polymerization.
Fig. 3. 1H-NMR spectrum of DHAB. (CF3COOD-d)
Fig. 4. FT-IR spectra of polymers. (KBr)
Fig. 5. DSC thermograms of polymers.
Fig. 6. TGA thermograms of polymers.
Fig. 7. Cross-polarized optical micrographs of polymers(magnification of x50).
Fig. 8. X-ray diffractograms of polymers.
Table 1. Composition of Monomers for Polymers
Table 2. Inherent Viscosity and Solubility Tests of Polymers
Table 3. DSC and TGA Data of Polymers
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