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The Role Of Non-Bonding Interactions And Bonding Schemes In The Structure And Properties Of Multi-Component Polymer Systems, Caleb Will Dyer
The Role Of Non-Bonding Interactions And Bonding Schemes In The Structure And Properties Of Multi-Component Polymer Systems, Caleb Will Dyer
Doctoral Dissertations
This dissertation addresses three aspects of multi-component polymer systems. Chapter 2 details work on understanding the effect of precise polymeric structure on the phase behavior of blends containing cellulose acetate chains with different levels of acetate substitution. The difference in degree substitution (Delta DS) between the two components in the blend is systematically changed from .06 to .63, where each blend is found to be partially miscible. The samples containing higher acetate content demonstrate decreased miscibility as Delta DS increases. The sample with the most hydroxyl groups, however, has greater miscibility than samples of similar Delta DS, but fewer hydroxyl …
Synthesis, Characterization And Self-Assembly Of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers, Xiaojun Wang
Synthesis, Characterization And Self-Assembly Of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers, Xiaojun Wang
Doctoral Dissertations
This dissertation presents a review on state-of-the-art research of well-defined charged block copolymers, including synthesis, characterization, bulk morphology and self-assembly in aqueous solution of amphiphilic block polyelectrolytes. In Chapter 1, as a general introduction, experimental observations and theoretical calculations devoted towards understanding morphological behavior in charged block copolymer systems are reviewed along with some of the new emerging research directions. Further investigation of charged systems is urged in order to fully understand their morphological behavior and to directly target structures for the tremendous potential in technological applications. Following this background, in Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 are presented the …