A new liquid crystalline thermoset (LCT) based on 1,3,4-oxadiazole was prepared from liquid crystalline epoxy resin containing oxadiazole and diaminodiphenyl methane. The LCT was characterized and compared with the conventional thermoset. The Time—Temperature Transformation diagram was constructed to determine an appropriate set of cure cycles. The goal of this paper was centered on the evaluation of the mechanical performances of this new class of thermoset. In the case of LC thermoset, a higher Tg and good fracture resistance were noticed than that of the conventional thermoset. The LC thermoset exhibited higher thermal stability when compared with the conventional non-LC thermosets. The results tempted to consider the LCT materials as potential candidates for advanced composites.
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