Monte Carlo simulations of interfaces in polymer blends
, 1998 We review recent simulation studies of interfaces between immiscible homopolymer phases. Special emphasis is given to the presentation of efficient simulation techniques and powerful methods of data analysis, such as the analysis of capillary wave ...
Mueller, M., Schmid, F.
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Thermal Degradation of Blends of Polystyrene and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) and the copolymer, poly(styrene-co-sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) [PDF]
, 1999 The thermal degradation of blends and copolymers of styrene with styrenesulfonic acid has been studied using thermogravimetric analysis, TGA/FTIR, and cone calorimetry.
Wilkie, Charles, Yao, Qiang
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Bicontinuous minimal surface nanostructures for polymer blend solar cells [PDF]
, 2010 This paper presents the first examination of the potential for bicontinuous structures such as the gyroid structure to produce high efficiency solar cells based on conjugated polymers.
Alison B. Walker +63 more
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Mechanical and Morphological Properties of HDPE: PP and LDPE: PP Polymer Blend Composites Reinforced with TiO2 particles [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2013 In this research two groups of polymer blends have been prepared First group included (High density polyethylene (HDPE): Polypropylene (PP))While the Second group(included Low density polyethylene (LDPE): Polypropylene (PP)) both groups prepared ...
Sihama I. Salih +2 more
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Effect of ball milling in a tumbling ball mill on the properties of multi-wall carbon nanotubes [PDF]
, 2008 The effects of ball milling on various properties of ground multi-wall carbon nanotubes were studied. These properties were granulometry, SEM,specific surface area, density, crystalline structure, surface chemical analysis and thermogravimetry.
Le Bolay, Nadine, Zapata-Massot, Céline
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Polyamide blend-based nanocomposites: A review
eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2015 Polymer blend nanocomposites have been considered as a stimulating route for creating a new type of high performance material that combines the advantages of polymer blends and the merits of polymer nanocomposites.
W. S. Chow, Z. A. Mohd Ishak
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Concentration fluctuation in binary polymer blends: chi parameter, spinodal and Ginzburg criterion [PDF]
, 1993 A theory for concentration fluctuations in binary polymer blends is developed using field-theoretic techniques. The theory provides a simple, unified framework for addressing a number of important issues.
Wang, Zhen-Gang
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Macromolecular Materials and EngineeringTopical administration is the preferred route for the controlled release of active compounds since it reduces side effects typical of other administration methods. The use of polymer blends is a way to modulate drug release from a topical device.
Sara Liparoti +3 more
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Effect of nanofillers addition on the compatibilization of polymer blends
Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer ResearchThe recent interest in multifunctional materials with tailorable performances led to the formulation of novel polymer blends, with enhanced properties with respect to traditional plastics and showing economical advantages compared to the synthesis of new
Andrea Dorigato, Giulia Fredi
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Investigation of Polymer–Plasticizer Blends as SH-SAW Sensor Coatings for Detection of Benzene in Water with High Sensitivity and Long-Term Stability [PDF]
, 2016 We report the first-ever direct detection of benzene in water at concentrations below 100 ppb (parts per billion) using acoustic wave (specifically, shear-horizontal surface acoustic wave, SH-SAW) sensors with plasticized polymer coatings.
Ballantine D. S. +6 more
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