Melt rheology and x-ray analysis of gradient copolymers: Sequence design for processibility

Michelle M. Mok, Soyoung Kim, Wesley R. Burghardt, John M. Torkelson, Christopher J. Ellison

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Abstract

Gradient copolymers have great versatility in terms of sequence distribution of monomers along the polymer backbone for control over their level of nanophase heterogeneity and flow properties. Using a gradient composition rather than a block-type distribution, it is possible to design longer chains which undergo nanophase segregation at lower temperatures yet become more homogeneous and melt processible at accessible temperatures. These behaviors are investigated for a range of block and gradient architectures using melt rheology and small-angle x-ray scattering.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009
Pages649-653
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2009
Event67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: Jun 22 2009Jun 24 2009

Publication series

NameAnnual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
Volume2

Other

Other67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period6/22/096/24/09

Keywords

  • Block copolymers
  • Gradient copolymers
  • Phase-segregation
  • Rheology
  • SAXS
  • Scattering

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics

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