Abstract
We suggest that ABC triblock copolymers provide a convenient and effective route to emulsifying blends of A and C homopolymers into co-continuous morphologies over a wide range of compositions. Direct transitions between disordered tricontinuous phases ("ABC microemulsions") and spatially-periodic tricontinuous phases (e.g. gyroid or double-diamond cubic phases) should be possible in appropriately formulated alloys. We envision a broad range of potential applications to thermoplastic and thermoset polymeric materials.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 71-76 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | European Physical Journal B |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- 61.12.Ex Neutron scattering techniques (including small-angle scattering)
- 64.60.Fr Equilibrium properties near critical points, critical exponents
- 64.60.Kw Multicritical points