Abstract
The role of local environment on mobility of chain molecules is illustrated by considering the case of a miscible mixture of two polymers. The historical background, observed dynamic responses to mixing, and theoretical explanations for these responses are outlined. Two miscible blend systems: poly(isoprene) [PI]/poly(vinyl ethylene) [PVE] and poly(ethylene oxide) [PEO]/poly(methyl methacrylate) [PMMA] are reviewed in detail, with available data consolidated in a set of figures. Unusual features of the PEO/PMMA blend are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 29-42 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry