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Target morphologies via a two-step dissolution-quench process in polymer blends

Clarke, N.

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N. Clarke



Abstract

A novel process for obtaining controlled morphologies in polymer blends is modeled numerically. Particles of one type of polymer are allowed to dissolve in a matrix of a dissimilar polymer. Prior to complete dissolution the blend is quenched into the two-phase region, such that phase separation takes place. The combination of the incomplete dissolution and the wavelength selection process associated with phase separation results in particles that during the "intermediate" stages have a core that is significantly richer in the matrix material.

Citation

Clarke, N. (2002). Target morphologies via a two-step dissolution-quench process in polymer blends. Physical Review Letters, 89(21), https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.89.215506

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2002-10
Deposit Date Apr 20, 2007
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Physical Review Letters
Print ISSN 0031-9007
Electronic ISSN 1079-7114
Publisher American Physical Society
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 89
Issue 21
DOI https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.89.215506

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