Phase separation in a polymer solution induced by steady and large amplitude oscillatory shear flow

S. Saito, T. Hashimoto, I. Morfin, P. Lindner, F. Boué, D. J. Pine

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Abstract

Neutron- and light-scattering measurements reveal that large-amplitude oscillatory shear flow can drive entangled polymer solutions to a completely microphase-separated state with sharp interfacial boundaries while steady shear flow does not. For steady shear flow, interfacial boundaries remain less well-defined for all shear rates measured, indicating less complete phase separation. Results are discussed within the context of recent theoretical models.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3745-3748
Number of pages4
JournalMacromolecules
Volume36
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - May 20 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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