Structure formation in linear precision and comb-like polymers under external constraints: Influence of shear fields and interfaces
(B14)
Subject Area
Preparatory and Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Experimental and Theoretical Physics of Polymers
Term
from 2015 to 2023
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 189853844
Precision polymers composed of long methylene sequences and ring-like defects are an interesting class of materials for thermoplastic composites containing continuous fibers for light weight applications. Like in comb-like polymers, different lamellar structures with spacings in the range 2-4 nm where nanodomains containing rings or CH2 units alternate can form. Central aim is to study the influence of (i) shear fields and (ii) interfacial constraints on structure formation, morphology orientation and anisotropic properties of linear precision and related polymers. Similarities and differences between precision and comb-like polymers are consid¬ered.
DFG Programme
CRC/Transregios
