Perforated lamellae morphology in novel P2VP(PDMS-b-PI-b-PS)23-miktoarm star quarterpolymer

Jacob Judas Kain Kirkensgaard, Panagiota Fragouli, Nikos Hadjichristidis, Kell Mortensen

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Abstract

The melt morphology of a novel P2VP(PDMS-b-PI-b-PS)2 3-miktoarm star quarterpolymer is investigated. The melt morphology is determined using rheology and small-angle neutron and X-ray scattering data in conjunction with dissipative particle dynamics simulations of a model molecule matching the volume fractions of the experimental system. The simulations are used to interpret the scattering data and identify the melt morphology as a new perforated lamellae structure. In this structure the P2VP forms hexagonally perforated lamellae containing close-packed protrusions of PS connecting adjacent lamellae layers of PS. The PI part forms a lining between the P2VP and PS domains constrained by the molecular architecture.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)575-582
Number of pages8
JournalMacromolecules
Volume44
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 8 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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