Molecular Level Characterization by NMR of the Transport and Structural Environment of Gases and Condensed Penetrante.
Abstract
NMR measurements have been made on polyisobutylene containing gaseous and condensed penetrants (CO2 and toluene respectively). Both NMR relaxation and pulse field gradient measurements have been made to characterize both penetrant diffusion and polymer segmental motion simultaneously. The relaxation data are analyzed using conventional models for polymer chain dynamics and the diffusion constants are expressed using free volume theories. It is found that there is a correlation between penetrant diffusion and polymer segmental reorientation. This correlation can be quantified both in terms of timescale and free volume requirements. The unusual slow permeability of polyisobutylene to various penetrants can be rationalized. The data provides a very comprehensive base for critical discussion of segmental chain dynamic descriptions and free volume theories in systems of this type. (jg)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 25, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA290831
Entities
People
- Paul T. Inglefield
Organizations
- Clark University