Temperature induced structural changes in syndiotactic polystyrene/cis-decalin systems

T. Roels, S. Rastogi, J. De Rudder, H. Berghmans

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Abstract

Phase transformations in solutions of syndiotactic polystyrene in cis-decalin has been investigated by differential scanning calorimetry, wide and small angle X-ray scattering, and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. The in-situ performed experiments enabled identification of the different modifications without solvent removal. Quenching a solution leads to formation of the helical δ-phase. On heating, this phase transforms into the planar zigzag β-phase. The transformation of the helical phase (δ) into the planar zigzag (β) during heating proceeds via a melting-recrystallization process.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)7939-7944
Number of pages6
JournalMacromolecules
Volume30
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 15 1997

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