Ultrastructure Processing of Macromolecular Materials
Abstract
The effect of microstructure on miscibility of polymer blends has been investigated in a number of model systems by thermal, mechanical and novel spectroscopic techniques. An understanding of the fundamental basis of the metastable miscibility found in large number of high temperature systems, i.e. these typically involving polyimides or related materials with high Tg's has also been gained. In a complementary investigation we have performed computer simulation studies of the equilibrium behavior of various blends, and under several types of constraint, to provide insights into behavior in binary systems at the segmental level. This study also investigated dynamic aspects, including phase separation. In another investigation, we have studied electro-optically active conjugated polymers, principally poly(p-phenylene vinylene) and its derivatives, modifications and blends. The emphasis has been on gaining a detailed understanding of the structural properties and concurrently exploiting the several electro-optical effects for which these polymer systems are noted. These include non-linear optical phenomena and electroluminescence. Certain solution properties of polymer systems have also been studied. We have continued to use quasi-elastic light-scattering measurements to investigate translational diffusion of solvated polymers in porous media and other properties of polar and non-polar macromolecules. A synthetic effort in side-chain liquid crystal polymers has led to the systematic study of the thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of several representation series and of their mixtures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 25, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA273413
Entities
People
- Frank E Karasz
Organizations
- University of Massachusetts Amherst