Structure and Rheology of Molten Polymers

Download or read book Structure and Rheology of Molten Polymers written by John M. Dealy and published by Hanser Gardner Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows in detail how rheological properties are related to the molecular structure of polymers. As well, it explains how molecular models based on the tube concept can be used to predict the flow and viscoelastic properties of molten polymers. While data for specially-prepared polymers are vital for model development, the complexities of commercial polymers must be taken into account if these models are to be put to practical use. For this reason, the issues of polydispersity and long-chain branching are dealt with at length. The information provided will be useful in the determination of molecular structure and for predicting how structure affects flow behavior during melt processing