In situ characterization by small angle light scattering of the shear-induced coalescence mechanisms in immiscible polymer blends

1999 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1391-1409 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Rusu ◽  
E. Peuvrel-Disdier
2007 ◽  
Vol 1054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wantinee Viratyaporn ◽  
Nancy Twu ◽  
Richard Lehman

ABSTRACTA novel approach has been explored for the efficient dispersion and uniaxial alignment of fibers in dual phase polymer matrices based on the streaming flow that occurs when two immiscible polymer blends are melt processed under high shear conditions. Such conditions improve the alignment and distribution of fibers in the matrix, a feature of particular importance when fine nanofibers are used. This self-alignment mechanism seeks to produce optimum properties from relatively small volume fractions of fiber. Recent efforts have focused on a model system containing micron-size glass fibers in immiscible polymer blends. This paper presents selected mechanical properties measured for the model system and the flow/orientation paradigm that produces the observed morphologies.


Polymer ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 3029-3035 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Börschig ◽  
B. Fries ◽  
W. Gronski ◽  
C. Weis ◽  
Ch. Friedrich

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (19) ◽  
pp. 7518-7529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Virgilio ◽  
Patrick Desjardins ◽  
Gilles L’Espérance ◽  
Basil D. Favis

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