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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7939-7944 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 15 1997 |