ISSN:
0392-6737
Keywords:
Thermal expansion and thermomechanical effects
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Lattice theory and statistic
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Ising problems
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Polymer reactions and polymerization
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General studies of phase transitions
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Conference proceedings
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Summary The role of chemical reactions in the selection of patterns in phase-separating mixtures is presented. Linearized theory and computer simulation show that the initial long-wavelength instability characteristic of spinodal decomposition is suppressed by chemical reactions, which restrict domain growth to intermediate length scales even in the late stages of phase separation. Our findings suggest that chemical reactions may provide a novel way to stabilize and tune the steady-state morphology of phase-separating materials.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02458797
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