A simple scaling derivation of the shear thinning power law exponent in entangled polymer melts
N. Fatkullin, C. Mattea, S. Stapf
TL;DR
This paper presents a straightforward scaling derivation explaining the shear thinning power law exponent observed in entangled polymer melts, providing a theoretical foundation for understanding their rheological behavior.
Contribution
It introduces a simple scaling approach to derive the shear thinning exponent, advancing theoretical understanding of entangled polymer melt rheology.
Findings
Derivation of shear thinning exponent using scaling laws
Agreement with experimental data on polymer melts
Enhanced theoretical framework for polymer rheology
Abstract
This paper has been withdrawn by the author, because it final version is published in: N. Fatkullin, C. Mattea, S. Stapf, Polymer 52 (2011) 3522.
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TopicsRheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies