Abstract

Abstract We have demonstrated in two separate cases that SANS experiments can be used to obtain binary interaction parameters effectively and accurately. With measured χ as a function of composition and temperature, the free energy of mixing can be obtained at least numerically. The phase diagram including spinodal curves and cloud-point curves can be predicted. The second derivative of free energy of mixing w.r.t. composition, ∂2ƒ/∂ϕ2, can be used directly in the kinetics studies of spinodal decomposition. In the polybutadiene/polybutadiene case, individual pair interaction parameters can be separated out. Microstructure effect is the main contribution to the incompatibility of the blends. Nevertheless, with the use of the random copolymer theory, phase behavior can be predicted.

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