Abstract
A variational model is developed to compute the coupled density and concentration fields that define the structure of planar interface between equilibrium phases of a compressible polymer solution. The solution of the model in conjunction with the modified Sanchez-Lacombe, with parametric data relevant to real polymer solutions, quantifies the role of compressibility on interfacial thermodynamics and interfacial tension. In particular, it is found that pressure pulses originating from density changes compensate chemical stresses. The interfacial tension, based on Bakker's equation, between equilibrium polymer solution phases and corresponding interfacial thickness exhibits pressure scaling behavior analogous to that predicted with temperature for incompressible polymer solutions.
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