ISSN:
1435-1528
Keywords:
Polymer solution
;
shear-thickening
;
conformational transition
;
shearinduced structure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Threshold-type shear-thickening has been reported in the literature for relatively complex mixtures and one of the most famous is a solution of poly(vinylalcohol) in water in which a substantial amount of sodium borate is added. As far as we know, relatively few polymer solutions have been shown to be shear-thickening, even less of the threshold type. Two cases of threshold-type shear-thickening are examined. One of them is reversible [HPAM Pusher 700 or partially hydrolyzed poly(acrylamide) aqueous solution], the other one (in vitro-synthesized native dextran aqueous solution) leads to the formation of an irreversible structure provided sufficient strain is applied. In both cases, the occurrence of shear-thickening above a critical value of shear rate is related with a change in macromolecular conformation. This conformational change (reversible) can be followed by the formation of intermolecular bonds (irreversible).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01358165
