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Thermodynamic Theory and Experimental Techniques for Polymer Blends

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Polymer Blends and Mixtures

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSE,volume 89))

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The phase behavior of polymer blends has become a topic of major scientific investigation during the past decade because of fresh insights into the issues involved and because of intensified technological interest in multicomponent polymer systems. The purpose here is to review the basic thermodynamic principles involved in polymer-polymer miscibility and to introduce some of the simpler methods for quantifying the interaction between the components which is a major factor. This will form a framework for developing relationships between blend phase behavior and the molecular structure of the component polymers. The approach will be restricted to classical theories of the Flory-Huggins type and to simple physical techniques which are generally available in most research laboratories. Subsequent chapters will deal with the newer and more advanced theories as well as sophisticated experimental techniques like neutron scattering. The utility and limitations of the solubility parameter as a means predicting phase behavior will be outlined briefly.

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Paul, D.R. (1985). Thermodynamic Theory and Experimental Techniques for Polymer Blends. In: Walsh, D.J., Higgins, J.S., Maconnachie, A. (eds) Polymer Blends and Mixtures. NATO ASI Series, vol 89. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5101-3_1

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