Dynamics of associative polymers. Issue 16 (14th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Zhijie; Chen, Quan; Colby, Ralph H.
• Is Part Of: Soft matter. Volume 14:Issue 16(2018)
• Page Start: 2961
• Page End: 2977
• Publication Date: 2018-03-14
• Subjects: Soft condensed matter -- Periodicals; 530.413
• DOI: 10.1039/c8sm00044a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-683X

Abstract

Abstract : Current progress in understanding the dynamics of associating polymers is reviewed, with examples including both ionic and hydrogen bonding associations. Abstract : Current progress in understanding the dynamics of associating polymers is reviewed, with examples including both ionic and hydrogen bonding associations. A particular emphasis is placed on quantification of the strength of the interaction that sets the association lifetime. Knowledge of the interaction energy and the number density of associating groups allows a rational understanding of the linear viscoelastic response of many associating polymers.