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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3745-3748 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 20 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry