Manipulating the kinetics and mechanism of phase separation in dynamically asymmetric LCST blends by nanoparticles

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (41) ◽  
pp. 27446-27461 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Khademzadeh Yeganeh ◽  
F. Goharpey ◽  
E. Moghimi ◽  
G. Petekidis ◽  
R. Foudazi
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Kinetics And Mechanism ◽  
Domain Growth ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Kinetics Of

The addition of nanoparticles in dynamically asymmetric LCST blends is used to induce the preferred phase-separating morphology by tuning the dynamic asymmetry, and to control the kinetics of phase separation by slowing down (or even arresting) the domain growth.

Effect of Nanoscale rods on the Kinetics of Phase-Separating Multi-Component Fluids

2004 ◽  
Vol 856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J.A. Hore ◽  
Mohamed Laradji
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Domain Growth ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Nanoparticles Volume Fraction ◽  
Scale Particle ◽  
Dynamics Simulations ◽  
Kinetics Of

ABSTRACTUsing large scale particle dynamics simulations, we investigated the effect of nanoscale rods on the dynamics of phase separation dynamics of two-component fluids in three dimensions. We found that when the nanoparticles interact more attractively with one of the two segregating component, they lead to a reduction of the rate of domain growth, and that this decrease is intensified as the nanoparticles volume fraction is increased. Furthermore, our results show that nanorods are much more effective in slowing down the kinetics than nanosphres. The dramatic effect of nanorods on the dynamics of phase separation of multi-component fluids, as opposed to nanospheres, implies that they may be used as an efficacious emulsifying agent of multi-component polymer blends.

Numerical investigation of the growth kinetics for macromolecular microsphere composite hydrogel based on the TDGL equation

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (08) ◽  
pp. 1650064
Author(s):  
Dating Wu ◽  
Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Growth Kinetics ◽  
Pair Correlation ◽  
Domain Size ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Domain Growth ◽  
Ginzburg Landau ◽  
Tdgl Equation ◽  
Kinetics Of

We present results of a detailed numerical investigation of the phase separation kinetic process of the macromolecular microsphere composite (MMC) hydrogel. Based on the Flory-Huggins-de Gennes-like reticular free energy, we use the time-dependent Ginzburg–Landau (TDGL) mesoscopic model (called MMC-TDGL model) to simulate the phase separation process. Domain growth is investigated through the pair correlation function. Then we obtain the time-dependent characteristic domain size, which reflects the growth kinetics of the MMC hydrogel. The results indicate that the growth law based on the MMC-TDGL equation is consistent with the modified Lifshitz–Slyozov theory.

Kinetics and mechanism of the reaction of iron(III) with 6-methyl-2,4-heptanedione and 3,5-heptanedione

1990 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 1984-1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
José M. Hernando ◽  
Olimpio Montero ◽  
Carlos Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Activation Parameters ◽  
Enol Form ◽  
Kinetics And Mechanism ◽  
Kinetic Constants ◽  
Steric Factors ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Mechanism Of The Reaction

The kinetics of the reactions of iron(III) with 6-methyl-2,4-heptanedione and 3,5-heptanedione to form the corresponding monocomplexes have been studied spectrophotometrically in the range 5 °C to 16 °C at I 25 mol l-1 in aqueous solution. In the proposed mechanism for the two complexes, the enol form reacts with the metal ion by parallel acid-independent and inverse-acid paths. The kinetic constants for both pathways have been calculated at five temperatures. Activation parameters have also been calculated. The results are consistent with an associative activation for Fe(H2O)63+ and dissociative activation for Fe(H2O)5(OH)2+. The differences in the results for the complexes of heptanediones studied are interpreted in terms of steric factors.

Kinetics of the α-α′ phase separation in a 14%Cr oxide dispersion steel at intermediate temperatures

2020 ◽  
pp. 129088
Author(s):  
Yael Templeman ◽  
Malki Pinkas ◽  
Eli Brosh ◽  
Einat Strumza ◽  
Shmuel Hayun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Oxide Dispersion ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Kinetics Of

Phase Separation of β-SN in Strained, Compositionally Metastable Ge1-xSnx Alloys

1995 ◽  
Vol 398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua W. Kriesel ◽  
Susanne M. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Electron Microprobe ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Melting Behavior ◽  
Solubility Limit ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Solid Solubility Limit ◽  
Transformation Mechanisms ◽  
Subsequent Phase ◽  
Kinetics Of

ABSTRACTUsing rf sputtering and post-deposition annealing in a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), we manufactured bulk (4000 nm) films of crystalline Ge0.83Sn0.17. This Sn concentration is much greater than the solid solubility limit of Sn in Ge (x ≤ 0.01). Continued annealing thermally induces Sn phase separation from the alloy, limiting the ultimate attainable grain size in the metastable crystals. We examine, here, the mechanisms and kinetics of the processes limiting the size of the Ge0.83Sn0.17 polycrystals. From a combination of DSC, electron microprobe, and x-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements, we propose phase transformation mechanisms corresponding to crystallization of amorphous Ge0.83Sn0.17, crystallization of an as-yet unidentified phase of Sn, and phase separation of Sn from the Ge1-xSnx crystals. We were unable to observe the unidentified phase of Sn in XRD, but the phase must be present in the material to account for the quantitative discrepancies (as much as 8 at.%) in Sn percentages determined from each of the DSC, XRD, and electron microprobe measurements. Our models for the various transformation kinetics were corroborated by the subsequent phase-separated Sn melting behavior observed in the DSC: two Sn melting endotherms, one of which was 20–100°C lower than the bulk melting temperature of Sn. This depressed temperature endotherm we speculate represents liquefaction of nanometer-sized (β–Sn clusters.

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