Mechanical Shear Degradation of Polymers in Solution: A Review.

Abstract

A review is given of the breakdown of polymers in solution caused by the application of mechanical shear energy. The characteristics of different degrading devices are mentioned together with the factors which determine the rate and extent of breakdown. The energetics and possible mechanisms of degradation are discussed. Finally, a more critical overall view is given of the results in order to list the conclusions which can be supported by the majority of evidence. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA038139

Entities

People

  • Jessica H Knight

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acids
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Drag Reduction
  • Equations
  • Ethylenes
  • Flow Rate
  • Heat Of Activation
  • Laminar Flow
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Energy
  • Mixing
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.