《Analytical polymer rheology structure-processing-property relationships》

Chapter 1History of Rheology and Macromolecular Science1

Chapter 2Principles of Mechanics12

2.1 Introduction12

2.2Classical Mechanics12

2.2.1 Newton’s First Law of Motion13

2.2.2 Newton’s Second Law of Motion16

2.2.3 Newton’s Third Law of Motion19

2.3 Rotational Motion20

2.4 Angular Momentum22

2.5 Oscillatory Motion24

2.6 Natural Frequencies and Resonance26

Chapter 3Stress and Strain30

3.1 Introduction30

3.2 Strain Tensor30

3.3 Continuum Concept33

3.4 Engineering Elasticity37

3.5 Viscosity41

3.6 Constitutive Equations43

Chapter 4Gases47

4.1 Introduction47

4.2 Kinetic Theory47

4.3 Distribution of Molecular Velocities51

4.4 Molecular Effusion53

4.5 Transport Processes55

4.6 Molecular Diffusion58

4.7 Heat Transfer60

4.8 Principle of Equipartition of Energy61

4.9 Nonideal Gases63

4.10 Law of Corresponding States64

4.11 Intermolecular Interactions65

4.12 Relaxation Times69

4.13Appendix70

4.13.1 Thermodynamics70

Chapter 5Rubber76

5.1 Introduction76

5.2 Thermodynamics76

5.3 Tensile/Compression Stress-Strain Properties80

5.4 Distribution of Rubbery Chain Conformations Due to an External Stress82

5.5 Tensile Strength84

5.6Rubber Products85

5.6.1 Tank Tread Problem89

5.6.2 Rack-and-Pinion Seal90

Chapter 6Solids92

6.1 Perfect Crystals92

6.2 Imperfect Crystals104

6.3 Polymeric Crystals107

6.4 Semicrystalline Polymers109

6.5 Amorphous Solids111

6.6 Oriented Polymers111

Chapter 7Fluids and Polymer Solutions117

7.1 Introduction117

7.2 Free-Volume （Hole） Theory118

7.3 Polymer Solutions121

7.4 Gel Permeation Chromatography123

7.5 Rouse Model125

Chapter 8Polymer Melts130

8.1 Introduction130

8.2 Shear Rate and Frequency Dependence of Viscosity130

8.3 Shear Rate and Frequency Dependence of Elasticity135

8.4 Temperature Dependence of Viscosity141

8.5 Extensional Viscosity： Melt Tension and Draw Down143

8.6 Reptation Theory （Tube Model）148

Chapter 9Phase Changes and Transitions152

9.1 Introduction152

9.2 First Order Transitions152

9.3 Crystallization and Melting154

9.4 Homopolymers156

9.5 Copolymers160

9.6 Glass Transition171

9.7 Transition Region174

9.8 Secondary Transitions180

9.9 Modulus-Temperature Curves183

Chapter 10Suspensions189

10.1 Introduction189

10.2 Viscoelasticity of Suspensions189

10.3 Electrostatic Interactions193

10.4 Steric Interactions195

10.5 Polymer Blends196

10.6 Compatible Blends197

10.7 Incompatible Blends197

10.8 Block Copolymers199

10.9 Interpenetrating Polymer Networks199

10.10 Filled Plastics201

10.11 Phase Separation and Storage Stability202

10.12 Flow and Leveling204

10.13 Flow and Sagging205

Chapter 11Linear Viscoelasticity209

11.1 Introduction209

11.2 Maxwell Model209

11.3 Boltzmann Superposition Principle210

11.4 Creep Properties212

11.5 Stress Relaxation Properties217

11.6 Dynamic Mechanical Properties218

Chapter 12Rheological Testing222

12.1 Introduction222

12.2Principles of Rheological Measurements223

12.2.1 Strain Dependence224

12.2.2 Frequency （Rate） Dependence224

12.2.3 Temperature Dependence225

12.2.4 Temperature-Frequency Dependence227

12.3Fluids Testing227

12.3.1 Effusion of Gases Experiment227

12.3.2 Capillary Viscometer228

12.4 Experimental Measurements of Fluids234

12.5 Rotational Viscometers236

12.6Solids Testing239

12.6.1 Statics239

12.6.2 Tensile Testing240

12.6.3 Compressive Testings241

12.6.4 Flexural Testing243

12.6.5 Torsional Testing247

12.6.6 Impact Testing249

12.6.7 Tear Testing251

12.7 Oscillatory Testing251

Chapter 13Polymer Fabrication and Properties256

13.1 Introduction256

13.2Extrusion258

13.2.1 Extrusion Quality261

13.2.2 Extruder Dies264

13.3Output Rates264

13.3.1 Die Swell265

13.3.2 Haze and Gloss of Films272

13.3.3 Toughness of Blown Films274

13.4 Injection Molding278

13.5 Using Rheology to Predict Long-Time Durability of Plastic Products278

13.6 Physical Aging279

13.7 Using Rheology to Predict Toughness of Plastic Products280

13.8 Impact Strength281

13.9 Summary283

Chapter 14Yielding and Fracture286

14.1 Introduction286

14.2 Theoretical Strength286

14.3Yielding Behavior288

14.3.1 Amorphous Polymers288

14.3.2 Semicrystalline Polymers290

14.4Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics293

14.4.1 Hooke’s Law-Lattice Energy Theory298

14.4.2 Free Volume Theory299

14.4.3 Proof of Theory300

Index307