Polymer Crystallization: Observations, Concepts and Interpretations

Jens-Uwe Sommer, Günter Reiter (auth.), Günter Reiter, Jens-Uwe Sommer (eds.)3540443428, 9783540443421

This volume introduces and reports on the state-of-the-art regarding both theoretical and experimental aspects of phase transitions in polymeric solutions or melts that lead to crystallization. Written in the form of a set of self-contained reviews, the book is both a modern and comprehensive source of reference and an introduction into the field for nonspecialist researchers and postgraduate students.

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Table of contents :
Introduction….Pages 1-6
Polymer Crystallization Viewed in the General Context of Particle Formation and Crystallization….Pages 7-16
Role of Metastable Phases in Polymer Crystallization; Early Stages of Crystal Growth….Pages 17-47
A Comparative Study of the Mechanisms of Initial Crystallization and Recrystallization after Melting in Syndiotactic Polypropene and Isotactic Polystyrene….Pages 48-63
Polymer Crystallization Viewed by Magnetic Alignment….Pages 64-81
Following Crystallization in Polymers Using AFM….Pages 82-97
Atomic Force Microscopy Studies of Semicrystalline Polymers at Variable Temperature….Pages 98-130
Crystallization of Polymers in Thin Films: Model Experiments….Pages 131-152
A Generic Model for Growth and Morphogenesis of Polymer Crystals in Two Dimensions….Pages 153-176
Structure Formation and Chain-Folding in Supercooled Polymer Melts. Some Ideas from MD Simulations with a Coarse-Grained Model….Pages 177-195
Lamellar Ethylene Oxide-Butadiene Block Copolymer Films as Model Systems for Confined Crystallisation….Pages 196-207
Crystallization Kinetical Peculiarities in Polymer Blends….Pages 208-237
Dendritic Growth of Polyethylene Oxide on Patterned Surfaces….Pages 238-251
Vitrification and Devitrification of the Rigid Amorphous Fraction in Semicrystalline Polymers Revealed from Frequency Dependent Heat Capacity….Pages 252-274
Probing Crystallization Studying Amorphous Phase Evolution….Pages 275-296
Modeling Polymer Crystallization: DSC Approach….Pages 297-311
A Computational Model for Processing of Semicrystalline Polymers: The Effects of Flow-Induced Crystallization….Pages 312-324
Physical Cross Links in Amorphous PET, Influence of Cooling Rate and Ageing….Pages 325-342
Maximum Crystal Growth Rate and Its Corresponding State in Polymeric Materials….Pages 343-365
Lamellar Growth in Melt-Crystallizing Polymers: Some Effect Related to a Nucleating Agent….Pages 366-377
Outlook and Open Questions: A Personal View….Pages 378-382