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Melting behaviors of lamellar crystals of poly(bisphenol A-co-decane ether) studied by in-situ atomic force microscopy

  • Yong Jiang
  • , Xi Gao Jin
  • , Charles C. Han
  • , Lin Li
  • , Yong Wang
  • , Chi Ming Chan

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Abstract

Edge-on and flat-on lamellar crystals of poly(bisphenol A-co-decane ether) were prepared at different temperatures. The melting behaviors of the lamellar crystals were studied in real time at elevated temperatures using an atomic force microscope equipped with a high temperature heater accessory. The melting-recrystallization-remelting behaviors of the lamellar crystals prepared at 75°C were studied. The melting of the edge-on lamellae produced many disconnected lamellar block crystals of different lengths. The melting of the flat-on lamellae clearly showed that the edges of the lamellar crystals became corrugated with holes inside the lamellae. Edge-on and flat-on lamellae grown at 80°C were more stable than those crystallized at 75°C.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8010-8018
Number of pages9
JournalLangmuir
Volume19
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 16 2003

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Spectroscopy
  • Electrochemistry

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