Abstract
Direct visualization of IPN morphology formed during polymerization-induced phase separation (PIPS) of PDMS−PMAA IPNs is reported. Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and hydrophilic fluorescent probes of varying molecular weights were used to image hydrophilic domains in PDMS−PMAA IPNs. The images reveal complex, superimposed structures of hydrophilic domains of varying sizes and spatial distributions. This morphology is attributed to the phase-separated structures formed and partially arrested at continuously varying quench depths during the PIPS process. These observations contribute to the understanding of morphology development in IPNs.
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 callDisclaimer: 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.
