Synthesis of polyether-based block copolymers based on poly(propylene oxide) and terephthalates

The synthesis of polyether(ester-amide)s comprising PPO and isophthalamide-based segments was also studied by varying the polymerization temperature and time. High molecular weight poly(propylene oxide) block copolymers could be obtained if the reaction was carried out for 2 h at 250 °C under vacuum. Higher temperatures (280 °C) and longer times result in lower inherent viscosities, probably due to degradation of the polyether.