Abstract
AbstractElectron microscopy and electron diffraction studies show that polyethylene crystallizes epitaxially onto crystals of homologous series of (i) condensed aromatic hydrocarbons and (ii) linear polyphenyls. The contact planes of the PE chain‐folded lamellae with the (001) faces of the substrate crystals are found to differ for the two series, being (100) and (110), respectively. The underlying epitaxial relationships are best explained by a two‐dimensional lattice matching of polymer and substrate networks. In view of the structural similarities of the present substrates and some well‐known nucleating agents for polyethylene, epitaxy is suggested as a possible mechanism which could explain the nucleating ability of the latter. This is experimentally demonstrated with the potassium salt of phthalic acid.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Physics Edition
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
