ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
The theory of multicomponent polymeric systems, termed “polymeric alloys”, composed of block copolymers, homopolymers and solvents is discussed. We first review the microscopic interfacial properties of polymeric mixtures, highlighting the interfacial activity of block copolymers as emulsifying agents in incompatible homopolymer blends. We then turn to some interesting features of the phase diagrams, such as homopolymer-induced mesophase formation and the existence of eutectic points, similar to those for metallurgical alloys. Finally, we address problems in polymer dynamics and present some recent new theoretical results based on the tube model.
Additional Material:
13 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760240203
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