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Application of free-volume theory to self diffusion of solvents in polymers below the glass transition temperature: A review.

Authors :
Ramesh, N.
Davis, P. K.
Zielinski, J. M.
Danner, R. P.
Duda, J. L.
Source :
Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics. Dec2011, Vol. 49 Issue 23, p1629-1644. 16p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Theories based on free-volume concepts have been developed to characterize the self and mutual-diffusion coefficients of low molecular weight penetrants in rubbery and glassy polymer-solvent systems. These theories are applicable over wide ranges of temperature and concentration. The capability of free-volume theory to describe solvent diffusion in glassy polymers is reviewed in this article. Two alternative free-volume based approaches used to evaluate solvent self-diffusion coefficients in glassy polymer-solvent systems are compared in terms of their differences and applicability. The models can correlate/predict temperature and concentration dependencies of the solvent diffusion coefficient. With the appropriate accompanying thermodynamic factors they can be used to model concentration profiles in mutual diffusion processes that are Fickian such as drying of coatings. The free-volume methodology has been found to be consistent with molecular dynamics simulations. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys, 2011 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08876266
Volume :
49
Issue :
23
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71514376
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22366