Local Strain Relaxation Dictates Polymer Melt Viscosity
Gerard T. Barkema, Debabrata Panja
TL;DR
This paper investigates how local strain relaxation influences the viscosity of polymer melts, providing insights into the microscopic mechanisms affecting flow behavior.
Contribution
It introduces a novel perspective linking local strain relaxation to melt viscosity, advancing understanding of polymer rheology.
Findings
Local strain relaxation correlates with viscosity changes
Microscopic mechanisms influence macroscopic flow
New model predicts viscosity based on strain relaxation
Abstract
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Taxonomy
TopicsRheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies · Polymer crystallization and properties · Material Dynamics and Properties