@inproceedings{ef0a557d6bc042d9b913cfa5359c0bdc,
title = "Why gradient copolymers make better compatibilizers of immiscible polymer blends than block copolymers: Determining critical micelle concentrations of copolymer in homopolymer",
abstract = "A fluorescence technique is used to determine critical micelle concentrations (CMCs) of styrene-containing block and gradient copolymers dispersed within a homopolymer. Block copolymer composition and molecular weight are varied to determine what factors impact the CMC. Gradient copolymers are shown to have higher CMCs than block copolymers due to the gradient in comonomer composition along the copolymer backbone. Gradient copolymers can be more effective as compatibilizing agents, as they are less likely to be trapped within micelles upon melt processing.",
keywords = "Block copolymers, Compatibilizers, Fluorescence, Gradient copolymers, Micelles",
author = "Sandoval, {Robert W.} and Williams, {Daniel E.} and Golnar Doroudian and Wong, {Christopher L.H.} and Jungki Kim and Roth, {Connie B.} and Torkelson, {John M.}",
year = "2009",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781615673278",
series = "Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings",
pages = "2651--2656",
booktitle = "67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009",
note = "67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009 ; Conference date: 22-06-2009 Through 24-06-2009",
}