VCL#02 Understanding the Instability of the Melt Liquid State

Introduction to VCL#2 (Video): 4 min

Abstract

The molecular motions in an entangled melt are modulated by the stability of the entanglement network that reflects on the value of the longest relaxation time. Strain induces non-equilibrium states of the melt that can be quasi-stable. Understanding the instability of the interactions and their dynamics leads to "sustained-orientation", i.e. the control of melt viscosity and elasticity in compounding and melt processing.

Links to download VCL#2 (20.9 MB; 60 min): inquire at newschoolpolymerphysics@gmail.com

Att: Dr. A. Beltzeki