Synthesis and properties of dimethacrylates -: Derivatives of maleic and fumaric acids

In this work, the synthesis as well as the mechanical and thermal properties of dimethacrylate copolymers are investigated. These copolymers were obtained from glycidyl methacrylate, maleic and/or fumaric acid adducts, methyl methacrylate, and/or styrene. The addition reaction of glycidyl methacrylate as well as maleic and fumaric acids was carried out in the presence of basic catalyst. (C) 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.