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Fundamentals of Phase Separation in Polymer Blend Thin Films (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015) Loot Price: R3,361
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Fundamentals of Phase Separation in Polymer Blend Thin Films (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015): Sam...

Fundamentals of Phase Separation in Polymer Blend Thin Films (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)

Sam Coveney

Series: Springer Theses

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This work sheds new light on fundamental aspects of phase separation in polymer-blend thin films. A key feature underlying the theoretical models is the unification of one-dimensional thermodynamic phase equilibria with film evolution phenomena in two- and three dimensions. Initially, an established 'phase portrait' method, useful for visualising and calculating phase equilibria of polymer-blend films, is generalised to systems without convenient simplifying symmetries. Thermodynamic equilibria alone are then used to explain a film roughening mechanism in which laterally coexisting phases can have different depths in order to minimise free energy. The phase portraits are then utilised to demonstrate that simulations of lateral phase separation via a transient wetting layer, which conform very well with experiments, can be satisfactorily explained by 1D phase equilibria and a 'surface bifurcation' mechanism. Lastly, a novel 3D model of coupled phase separation and dewetting is developed, which demonstrates that surface roughening shadows phase separation in thin films.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Series: Springer Theses
Release date: October 2016
First published: 2015
Authors: Sam Coveney
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 171
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-37015-6
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > Condensed matter physics (liquids & solids)
Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Organic chemistry > Polymer chemistry
Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General
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LSN: 3-319-37015-4
Barcode: 9783319370156

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