Influence of particle dispersion on the matrix ligament thickness of polymer blends. 1. The configuration of well-dispersed particles versus simple cubic lattice

Z. H. Liu, R. K Y Li, S. C. Tjong, Z. N. Qi, F. S. Wang, C. L. Choy

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    Abstract

    The relations among the morphological parameters of binary polymer blends with the morphology of well-dispersed particles are quantitatively studied to correct the error from the simple cubic (sc) lattice assumption made in previous works. A new morphological parameter, the particle spatial distribution parameter ξ, is defined. A new equation for correlating the spatial distribution with other morphological parameters is derived. The relationships among them are discussed. The values of the spatial distribution parameter for poly(vinyl chloride)/ nitrile rubber, polypropylene (PP)/EPDM and PP/EVA blends appear to be a constant. The errors stemming from the sc lattice assumption for these blends are analysed. © 1998 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4433-4436
    JournalPolymer
    Volume39
    Issue number18
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 1998

    Research Keywords

    • Equation
    • Morphological parameter
    • Morphology of well-dispersed particles

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