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Theory of phantom networks — topology, structure, elasticity: New and open problems

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Physics of Polymer Networks

Part of the book series: Progress in Colloid & Polymer Science ((PROGCOLLOID,volume 90))

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The effects of structural elements on the elastic behavior of networks is discussed. Heterogeneities of fractal nature embedded in networks will effect the elastic behavior and the neutron scattering as long as the fractal regions are not saturated. This saturation depends on the topology (connectivity) via the spectral dimension of the fractal. This has the effect that, if fractals are embedded in the network, their internal crosslinks do not count to the modulus if the fractals are saturated. The phase behavior of crosslinked blends and semi-interpenetrating networks is also discussed. For example, a critical crosslink density of thenetwork is found for which free chains solved in the network (semi IPN) are expelled from the network.

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung, Ackermannweg 10, D-W-6500, Mainz, FRG

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Vilgis, T.A. (1992). Theory of phantom networks — topology, structure, elasticity: New and open problems. In: Physics of Polymer Networks. Progress in Colloid & Polymer Science, vol 90. Steinkopff. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0115470

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