Abstract
A mathematical model is formulated for solvent dissolution of rubbery and glassy polymers. An exact solution to the problem is derived for the constant diffusivity case, and a weighted residual solution is developed for the case of a concentration-dependent diffusion coefficient. The solution is used to calculate concentration profiles, dissolution curves, dissolution half-times, and pseudointerface positions at various times.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2607-2614 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1998 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry