ISSN:
1572-8935
Keywords:
Microphase separation
;
Stabilization of interphase
;
Polymer blends
;
High performance polymers
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract In this report, we review and discuss the results of our recent studies on the characteristics of microphase separation behavior and interphase stabilization for high performance polymer blends. The blends investigated include crystalline/crystalline polymers, crystalline/amorphous polymers, liquid crystalline polymer/thermoplastics, and amorphous/amorphous thermoplastics or thermosetting systems. Most of the blends are either immiscible or partially miscible, and are thermodynamically unstable or meta-stable systems. The macro-properties of these blends are controlled by many factors such as the miscibility, phase morphology and structure, crystallinity, kinetics of crystallization or phase separation processing, and interfacial adhesion of the components. Among these, the microphase and interfacial structures are the most significant factors influencing the ultimate properties of the blends. In order to obtain relatively stable blends, formation of semi-IPN in either the bulk or interphase, and/or the occurrence of crosslinking, transesterification and physical entanglement in the interfacial region will be profitable to the stabilization of the blending systems.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01492777
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