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Chain dimension and crystallization temperature affect the II–I transition of isotactic polybutene-1.
- Source :
- CrystEngComm; 8/28/2022, Vol. 24 Issue 16, p5711-5723, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Isotactic polybutene-1 (iPB-1) usually crystallizes into form II from the melt first and it then spontaneously transforms into form I with outstanding properties. The mechanism of the well-known II–I transition of iPB-1 is still an open question. In the present paper, the II–I transitions of iPB-1 samples with different molecular weights were explored via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray scattering (SAXS) techniques after crystallization at various temperatures. It was found that the initial and final stages of the transition process depend on the molecular weight of iPB-1. A slower II–I transition rate was observed with increasing molecular weight. The total crystallinity increases significantly in the initial stages of the transition, especially for iPB-1 with high molecular weight, after crystallization at higher temperature. The long spacing, lamellar thickness, and amorphous layer thickness of iPB-1 samples with different molecular weights increase with the isothermal crystallization temperature. The SAXS results indicated that the initial crystal transition rate of iPB-1 increases with the amorphous size after isothermal crystallization at various temperatures. The transition process was discussed and a mechanism is proposed, which is helpful for understanding the transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14668033
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 16
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- CrystEngComm
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158548804
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d2ce00765g