MORPHOLOGY AND DYNAMIC MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES OF AB CROSS-LINKED POLYMERS BASED ON POLYURETHANES

Polyoxypropylene glycol (PPG) (or castor oil) and toluene diisocyanate (TDI) were mixed, and the prepolymer polyurethane (PU) (I) was formed. Vinyl-terminated polyurethane (II) was prepared from (I), and hydroxyethyl acrylate, AB crosslinked polymers (ABCPs) were synthesized from (II) and vinyl monomers such as styrene, methyl methacrylate, vinyl acetate, etc. The dynamic mechanical properties and morphology of ABCPs were measured. The ABCPs based on PPG have double glass transition temperatures (T(g)) on the sigma-vs. temperature curves. They display a two-phase morphology with plastic components forming the continous phase and PU-rich domains forming the separated phase on the electron micrographs. Irregular shapes and a highly polydisperse distribution of PU-rich domain sizes were observed. The crosslink density of ABCPs has a notable effect on the morphology and properties. The average diameter of the PU-rich domains depends on the molecular weight of prepolymer PPG. The highly crosslinked structures will produce large numbers of very small domains. ABCPs based on castor oil show a single T(g) relaxation on the dynamic mechanical spectra. The compatibility between the two components is much better in ABCPs based on castor oil than in those based on PPG, because there is a high crosslink density in the former. Comparison of the dynamic mechanical spectra of ABCP and interpenetrating networks (IPN) based on castor oil with similar crosslink density and composition imply that the two components in ABCP are compatible whereas microphase separation occurs in IPN. An improvement in the compatibility is achieved by the crosslinking between the two networks.

Thermo-responsive microphase separated supramolecular polyurethanes

The ability to generate very stable assemblies via non-covalent interactions has enabled materials to be constructed that were not feasible via traditional covalent bond formation processes. A series of low molecular mass bisurethane and bisurea polymers have been developed that form stable self-assembled networks through hydrogen bonding interactions. Thermo-responsive polymers were generated by end-capping poly(ethylene-co-butylene) or polybutadiene chains with the bisurethane or bisurea motif. Microphase separation is observed via TEM and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) for the modified pseudo polymers and significant differences in the temperature dependence of microphase separation are analysed via SAXS. The importance of the polarity of the end groups is manifested in distinct temperature-dependent microphase separation behaviour. Information on the local hydrogen bonding structure is provided by wide-angle X-ray scattering and variable temperature FTI

Ordering on multiple lengthscales in a series of side group liquid crystal block copolymers containing a cholesteryl-based mesogen

Hierarchical ordering in a side group liquid crystal block copolymer is investigated by differential scanning calorimetry, polarized optical microscopy, small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS and SANS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). A series of block copolymers with a range of compositions was prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, comprising a polystyrene block and a poly(methyl methacrylate) block bearing chiral cholesteryl mesogens. Smectic ordering is observed as well as microphase separation of the block copolymer. Lamellar structures were observed for far larger volume fractions than for coil-coil copolymers (up to a volume fraction of liquid crystal block, f(LC) = 0.8). A sample with f(LC) = 0.86 exhibited a hexagonal-packed cylinder morphology, as confirmed by SAXS and TEM. The matrix comprised the liquid crystal block, with the mesogens forming smectic layers. For the liquid crystal homopolymer and samples with high f(LC), a smectic-smectic phase transition was observed below the clearing point. At low temperature, the smectic phase comprises coexisting domains with monolayer S-A,S-1 coexisting with interdigitated S-A,S-d domains. At high temperature a SA,1 phase is observed. This is the only structure observed for samples with lower f(LC). These unprecedented results point to the influence of block copolymer microphase separation on the smectic ordering.

Internal nanoparticle structure of temperature-responsive self-assembled PNIPAM-b-PEG-b-PNIPAM triblock copolymers in aqueous solutions: NMR, SANS and light scattering studies

In this study we report detailed information on the internal structure of PNIPAM-b-PEG-b-PNIPAM nanoparticles formed from self-assembly in aqueous solutions upon increase in temperature. NMR spectroscopy, light scattering and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) were used to monitor different stages of nanoparticle formation as a function of temperature, providing insight into the fundamental processes involved. The presence of PEG in a copolymer structure significantly affects the formation of nanoparticles, making their transition to occur over a broader temperature range. The crucial parameter that controls the transition is the ratio of PEG/PNIPAM. For pure PNIPAM, the transition is sharp; the higher the PEG/PNIPAM ratio results in a broader transition. This behavior is explained by different mechanisms of PNIPAM block incorporation during nanoparticle formation at different PEG/PNIPAM ratios. Contrast variation experiments using SANS show that the structure of nanoparticles above cloud point temperatures for PNIPAM-b-PEG-b-PNIPAM copolymers is drastically different from the structure of PNIPAM mesoglobules. In contrast with pure PNIPAM mesoglobules, where solid-like particles and chain network with a mesh size of 1-3 nm are present; nanoparticles formed from PNIPAM-b-PEG-b-PNIPAM copolymers have non-uniform structure with “frozen” areas interconnected by single chains in Gaussian conformation. SANS data with deuterated “invisible” PEG blocks imply that PEG is uniformly distributed inside of a nanoparticle. It is kinetically flexible PEG blocks which affect the nanoparticle formation by prevention of PNIPAM microphase separation.

Effect of polyol excess on the electrical property of vegetable-polyurethane film

Freestanding castor oil-based polyurethane (PU) film was obtained using spin-coating method. The effect of polyol content was analysed by means of thermally stimulated depolarisation current and AC dielectric measurements techniques. Two relaxation peaks were observed in the temperature range of -40 to 60 degrees C for PU with different polyol contents. The presence of polyol excess provides a shift to lower temperature of the a relaxation and the decrease in the activation energy of the transition in this region might be attributed to the plasticising effect of the polyol. The peak at higher temperature is due to the Maxwell-Wagner-Sillars relaxation, which also shifts in the low temperature direction as the polyol content is increased.

Synthese von flüssigkristallinen Polysiloxanen und Charakterisierung der smektischen Phasen

Gegenstand dieser Arbeit ist die Untersuchung der smektischen Phasen von Polysiloxanen mit flüssigkristallinen Seitengruppen (LC-Polysiloxane). Der erste Teil der vorliegenden Arbeit befasste sich mit der Herstellung verschiedener flüssigkristalliner ferroelektrischer Polysiloxane. Die Polymere wurden in Bezug auf das verwendete Polymerrückgrat (Homo- und Copolysiloxan) sowie durch den zusätzlichen Einbau von vernetzbaren Seitengruppen variiert. Im zweiten Teil der Arbeit wurden die Eigenschaften der smektischen Phasen der hergestellten Substanzen näher untersucht. Ein erster Untersuchungsgegenstand war das Dehnungsverhalten von freistehenden flüssigkristallinen Elastomerfilmen (LCE). Bei der Verwendung eines Polymers, in dem nur ein Teil des Polysiloxanrückgrats mit Seitengruppen substituiert ist, wird die uniaxiale Dehnung des Films parallel zu den smektischen Schichten durch eine gleichmäßige Kontraktion in der Filmebene und parallel zur Schichtnormalen ausgeglichen, was auf einen außergewöhnlich niedrigen smektischen Schichtkompressionsmodul zurückzuführen ist. Im Gegensatz dazu ist dieser Modul bei den Homopolymersystemen so groß, dass praktisch senkrecht zu den smektischen Schichten keine Kontraktion stattfindet. Ein zweiter Untersuchungsgegenstand der Netzwerkbildung bestand in der Bestimmung der dynamisch-mechanischen Eigenschaften der LC-Polysiloxane mittels eines Oszillationsrheometers. Hier erfolgten die Messungen von Speicher- und Verlustmodul in Abhängigkeit vom Polymerrückgrat und von der Vernetzung. Die unvernetzten Systeme zeigten in den smektischen Phasen (oberhalb Tg) noch – im wesentlichen – Festkörpereigenschaften (physikalische Vernetzung) mit einem dominierenden Speichermodul beim LC-Homopolysiloxan. Beim LC-Copolysiloxan haben beide Module eine gleiche Größenordnung. Am Phasenübergang in die isotrope Phase wurden beide Module absolut kleiner, der Verlustmodul aber relativ größer. In der isotropen Phase verhalten sich die LC-Polymere damit überwiegend wie viskose Schmelzen. Außerdem korrelierten die mittels DSC bestimmten Phasenübergangstemperaturen mit einer Änderung der dynamisch-mechanischen Eigenschaften. Nach der Vernetzung dominierte der Speichermodul sowohl beim LC-Homo- als auch beim LC-Copolysiloxan bis in die isotrope Phase, und es war aufgrund der Bildung einer festen Netzwerkstruktur keine Abhängigkeit der Module von Phasenübergängen mehr erkennbar. Als dritter Untersuchungsgegenstand wurde der Phasenübergang zwischen den beiden smektischen Phasen (SmC* nach SmA*) der flüssigkristallinen Polysiloxane näher behandelt. Als wichtigstes Ergebnis ist festzuhalten, dass die verdünnten LC-Polysiloxane an diesem Übergang fast keine Schichtdickenänderung aufweisen. Dazu wurde jeweils die röntgenographisch ermittelte Schichtdicke mit der aus den optischen Tiltwinkeln theoretisch berechneten Schichtdicke verglichen. Dadurch konnte gezeigt werden, dass sich die Phasenübergänge nach dem de Vries-Modell verhalten. Damit konnte zum ersten Mal an Polymersystemen ein de Vries-Verhalten nachgewiesen werden. Im Gegensatz dazu zeigte das Homopolysiloxan mit dem Dreiringmesogen beim Übergang von SmC* nach SmA* einen ausgeprägten Sprung in der Schichtdicke. Wie auch durch DSC-Messungen nachweisbar, lag ein Phasenübergang 1. Ordnung vor. Bei den LC-Copolysiloxanen liegt dagegen ein Phasenübergang 2. Ordnung vor. Schließlich wurde die Schichtdicke unter dem Einfluss der Vernetzung untersucht. Beim LC-Copolysiloxan mit dem Dreiringmesogen und einem Anteil an vernetzbaren Gruppen von 15 % wurde eine Stabilisierung der smektischen Phasen erreicht. Zum einen war die Änderung der Schichtdicke am SmC*-SmA*-Phasenübergang geringer im Vergleich zum unvernetzten System und zum anderen war noch 50 °C über der ursprünglichen Klärtemperatur eine smektische Schichtstruktur röntgenographisch nachzuweisen. Insgesamt ist es mit den verschiedenen Untersuchungsmethoden gelungen, einen systematischen Unterschied zwischen smektischen Homo- und Copolysiloxanen aufzuzeigen, der seinen Ursprung – aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach – in der Mikrophasenseparation von Mesogenen und Polysiloxanketten findet.

Shape and chemically anisotropic colloidal particles: A theoretical study of their structure, phase behavior, and slow dynamics

A detailed non-equilibrium state diagram of shape-anisotropic particle fluids is constructed. The effects of particle shape are explored using Naive Mode Coupling Theory (NMCT), and a single particle Non-linear Langevin Equation (NLE) theory. The dynamical behavior of non-ergodic fluids are discussed. We employ a rotationally frozen approach to NMCT in order to determine a transition to center of mass (translational) localization. Both ideal and kinetic glass transitions are found to be highly shape dependent, and uniformly increase with particle dimensionality. The glass transition volume fraction of quasi 1- and 2- dimensional particles fall monotonically with the number of sites (aspect ratio), while 3-dimensional particles display a non-monotonic dependence of glassy vitrification on the number of sites. Introducing interparticle attractions results in a far more complex state diagram. The ideal non-ergodic boundary shows a glass-fluid-gel re-entrance previously predicted for spherical particle fluids. The non-ergodic region of the state diagram presents qualitatively different dynamics in different regimes. They are qualified by the different behaviors of the NLE dynamic free energy. The caging dominated, repulsive glass regime is characterized by long localization lengths and barrier locations, dictated by repulsive hard core interactions, while the bonding dominated gel region has short localization lengths (commensurate with the attraction range), and barrier locations. There exists a small region of the state diagram which is qualified by both glassy and gel localization lengths in the dynamic free energy. A much larger (high volume fraction, and high attraction strength) region of phase space is characterized by short gel-like localization lengths, and long barrier locations. The region is called the attractive glass and represents a 2-step relaxation process whereby a particle first breaks attractive physical bonds, and then escapes its topological cage. The dynamic fragility of fluids are highly particle shape dependent. It increases with particle dimensionality and falls with aspect ratio for quasi 1- and 2- dimentional particles. An ultralocal limit analysis of the NLE theory predicts universalities in the behavior of relaxation times, and elastic moduli. The equlibrium phase diagram of chemically anisotropic Janus spheres and Janus rods are calculated employing a mean field Random Phase Approximation. The calculations for Janus rods are corroborated by the full liquid state Reference Interaction Site Model theory. The Janus particles consist of attractive and repulsive regions. Both rods and spheres display rich phase behavior. The phase diagrams of these systems display fluid, macrophase separated, attraction driven microphase separated, repulsion driven microphase separated and crystalline regimes. Macrophase separation is predicted in highly attractive low volume fraction systems. Attraction driven microphase separation is charaterized by long length scale divergences, where the ordering length scale determines the microphase ordered structures. The ordering length scale of repulsion driven microphase separation is determined by the repulsive range. At the high volume fractions, particles forgo the enthalpic considerations of attractions and repulsions to satisfy hard core constraints and maximize vibrational entropy. This results in site length scale ordering in rods, and the sphere length scale ordering in Janus spheres, i.e., crystallization. A change in the Janus balance of both rods and spheres results in quantitative changes in spinodal temperatures and the position of phase boundaries. However, a change in the block sequence of Janus rods causes qualitative changes in the type of microphase ordered state, and induces prominent features (such as the Lifshitz point) in the phase diagrams of these systems. A detailed study of the number of nearest neighbors in Janus rod systems reflect a deep connection between this local measure of structure, and the structure factor which represents the most global measure of order.

Novel approach to trigger nanostructures in thermosets using competitive Hydrogen-Bonding-Induced Phase Separation (CHIPS)

A new route to prepare nanostructured thermosets by the utilization of intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions is demonstrated here. In this study, competitive hydrogen-bonding-induced microphase separation (CHIPS) in epoxy resin (ER) containing an amphiphilic block copolymer poly(ε-caprolactone)-block-poly(2-vinylpyridine) (PCL-b-P2VP) is investigated for the first time. The phase separation takes place due to the disparity in the hydrogen-bonding interactions in ER/P2VP and ER/PCL pairs leading to the formation of ordered nanostructures in the ER/block copolymer blends. SAXS and TEM results indicate that the hexagonally packed cylindrical morphology of neat PCL-b-P2VP block copolymer remains but becomes a core-shell structure at 10 wt % addition of ER, and changes to regular lamellae structures at 20-50 wt % then to disordered lamellae with 60 wt % ER. Wormlike structures are obtained in the blends with 70 wt % ER, followed by a completely homogeneous phase of ER/P2VP and ER/PCL. The formation of nanostructures and changes in morphologies depend on the relative strength of hydrogen-bonding interactions between each component block copolymer and the homopolymer. This versatile method to develop nanostructured thermosets, involving competitive hydrogen-bonding interactions, could be used for the fabrication of hierarchical and functional materials.

Response of cells on surface-induced nanopatterns: Fibroblasts and mesenchymal progenitor cells

Ultrathin films of a poly(styrene)-block-poly(2-vinylpyrindine) diblock copolymer (PS-b-P2VP) and poly(styrene)-block-poly(4-vinylpyrindine) diblock copolymer (PS-b-P4VP) were used to form surface-induced nanopattern (SINPAT) on mica. Surface interaction controlled microphase separation led to the formation of chemically heterogeneous surface nanopatterns on dry ultrathin films. Two distinct nanopatterned surfaces, namely, wormlike and dotlike patterns, were used to investigate the influence of topography in the nanometer range on cell adhesion, proliferation, and migration. Atomic force microscopy was used to confirm that SINPAT was stable under cell culture conditions. Fibroblasts and mesenchymal progenitor cells were cultured on the nanopatterned surfaces. Phase contrast and confocal laser microscopy showed that fibroblasts and mesenchymal progenitor cells preferred the densely spaced wormlike patterns. Atomic force microscopy showed that the cells remodelled the extracellular matrix differently as they migrate over the two distinctly different nanopatterns

Nanocomposites de Poliuretanos Elastoméricos y Nanotubos de Carbono Multipared

218p. -- Tesis con mención "Doctor europeus" realizada en el periodo de Octubre 2005-Mayo 2010, en el Grupo "Materiales+Tecnologías" (GMT).

聚苯乙烯-聚（左旋-乳酸）嵌段共聚物薄膜的相分离与结晶

本论文以对称的半结晶型的聚苯乙烯-聚（左旋-乳酸）（PS-b-PLLA）嵌段共聚物薄膜为研究对象，通过在不同厚度的膜中的时间相关的相行为的演变，来研究不同界面对嵌段共聚物薄膜熔融状态的相结构的影响，并以此相结构为模版来研究软硬受限下结晶对相分离的影响。 首先，我们研究了在不同厚度膜中的熔融状态的相结构。通过调控膜的厚度及退火时间，实现片层方向的转变。随着膜厚的增加，由于选择性的聚合物/基板界面及中性的聚合物/空气界面的作用下，达到平衡态后片层方向由平行向垂直转变。当膜厚大于一个周期时，同一膜厚下，随着退火时间的增加，片层方向由平行向垂直转变。片层方向在由平行向垂直的转变时，形成平行与垂直共存的混合结构。 在熔融状态下得到结晶的PLLA在表面对称润湿的平行片层，以这种结构为模版，研究了系留在PS基板上的PLLA单层的结晶，以及结晶对相分离结构的影响。从有序的熔融状态结晶后，形成了上下非晶中间结晶的“三明治”结构，结晶结构为α晶型正交晶系，结晶分子链垂直于界面。当Tc ≤ Tg,PS, 时，由于分子链的活动性较差，而且 PS与PLLA具有相近的表面能，结晶诱导了垂直片层的形成。当Tc > Tg,PS, 由于分子链的活动性较强，没有形成垂直片层。 以中性的聚合物/空气界面作用下形成的垂直片层为模版，研究了软硬受限条件下结晶对垂直片层结构演变的影响。硬受限下，结晶没有破坏相分离结构，在微相分离的垂直片层中受限结晶，结晶后片层周期增加。软受限下，非晶的PS分子链的活动性较强，结晶破坏了原有的相分离结构，生成棒状结晶。由于受限，结晶结构较为特殊属于单斜晶系。 以平行与垂直片层共存的混合结构为模版，研究了结晶对此结构的影响，发现平行与垂直片层分别结晶形成不同的结晶形貌，两种结晶在形成的过程中相互影响。

PS-b-PEO嵌段共聚物薄膜的结晶与微相分离

半结晶性嵌段共聚物中，嵌段间的不相容性导致的微相分离与结晶嵌段的结晶行为之间存在相互竞争与协同作用。现阶段的大部分工作主要集中于半结晶性嵌段共聚物相分离发生后的结晶行为的结晶动力学和内部链折叠，而对于结晶与微相分离同时发生时的结晶与微相分离行为的研究还较少。 本论文以半结晶性的聚苯乙烯和聚环氧乙烷的二嵌段共聚物（PS-b-PEO）薄膜为研究对象，研究其破坏性（break out）结晶行为，以及研究方形片晶与微相分离结构的关系。 首先，本论文研究了不同相分离取向对结晶行为的影响。我们通过控制膜厚得到垂直基底和平行基底的微相分离薄膜。在溶剂蒸汽中，微相分离取向垂直基底时，仅仅是有序度增加，片晶协同生成。退火时间增加，结晶成核控制生长向扩散控制生长转变，导致片晶周围树枝晶生长。微相分离结构为平行基底取向时，焓主要用于取向转变和有序度增加，体系没有片晶生成，仅边缘效应使树枝晶产生。在结晶取向方面，研究了溶剂蒸汽氛围内界面作用改变使分子链轴垂直基底（flat-on）结晶向分子链轴平行基底（edge-on）结晶的转变。随着溶剂分子扩散到基底界面，结晶嵌段PEO与基底相互作用从强变弱，是发生这种转变的决定因素。 其次，从片晶与微相分离相互转变和片晶上微相分离刷的形成两方面研究片晶与微相分离的竞争与协同关系。退火溶剂的选择性影响片晶与微相分离的竞争。在PEO不良溶剂蒸汽环己烷中发生以下转变：片晶生成，逐渐被微相分离破坏，片晶重新生成；PEO良溶剂水中仅存在结晶到微相分离的转变。即晶体溶解，与PS发生微相分离以获得能量上的有利状态。可溶解嵌段的自由体积增加和结晶嵌段的低溶胀性分别是微相分离和结晶发生的关键因素。片晶与微相分离协同关系研究上，通过调控二嵌段共聚物片晶上聚合物刷的密度（小于14.3大于3.8），获得具有微相分离结构的聚合物刷。PS-PS刷的弱相互作用以及PS与PEO（连接PEO片层结构未结晶的PEO链）之间的强不相容性对片层上微相分离刷的形成起来决定作用。

溶剂诱导嵌段共聚物薄膜的微观相分离

通过研究发现薄膜厚度、溶剂对不同链段的选择性以及溶剂蒸汽处理时间对嵌段共聚物薄膜表面形态的演变有重要影响。对于对称双嵌段共聚物（PS-b-PMMA）薄膜在薄膜厚度小于0.5L_o时，在PMMA的选择性溶剂中处理不同时间时，除了得到垂直的lamellae形态外，还得到了有序纳米孔洞以及有序纳米孔洞和片层共存的新形态。同时其表面组成发生了变化，由最初PS位于表面层而转变为PMMA位于表面层。更进一步，得到的纳米结构图案化的薄膜具有环境敏感性。当将其置于对PS嵌段具有选择性的溶剂蒸汽中时，表面形貌发生了反转。另外研究发现，二元双嵌段共聚物共混体系，即小分子量的PS-b-PMMA和大分子量的PS-b-PMA共混，在硅基底上发生自组装形成具有有序孔洞结构的薄膜。这种结构完全不同于某一组分单独存在时所形成的微相结构。根本原因在于PMA和PMMA嵌段化学结构上的相似性，使PMMA链部分嵌入能量上优先吸附于极性基底的PMA嵌段中，形成了两种分子中的PS相容在一起构成的连续相围绕着塌陷的PMMA相的形态。

半结晶性嵌段共聚物自组装与薄膜微相分离

本论文以半结晶性的PLLA-b-PS为研究对象，主要研究两个方面的问题。首先研究聚合物结晶对嵌段共聚物在稀溶液中的自组装行为的影响。在此基础上，研究薄膜状态下，聚合物结晶与微相分离之间的相互作用。首先，我们系统地研究了PLLA-b- PS在不同溶剂中的自组装结构。通过调节溶剂选择性由中性向弱选择性和选择性改变，PLLA-b-PS分别形成类旋节图案，松散的胶束结构和典型的胶束核壳结构。使用混合溶剂，实现了从结晶性的球形胶束向结晶性的片状胶束的转变。标度理论分析和实验结果表明，溶剂与胶束结晶核心之间的界面能的增加是发生这一转变的主要原因。为了研究薄膜中的微相分离与结晶之间的相互作用，我们比较了三种薄膜条件下的相分离与结晶过程。均匀平坦的PLLA-b-PS薄膜是旋节不稳定的，在几以上时，分子链发生微相分离，形成旋节图案，表面诱导分子链的伸展有序化过程促使PLLA分子链发生折叠结晶，形成非经典的亚稳态凸出结构，相分离层间距增大50％。结晶过程为一级动力学。在薄膜中引入成核剂时，PLLA在几以上即开始结晶，同时实现了PLLA与P3之间的相分离，薄膜的旋节不稳定性得到了松弛。结晶使薄膜收缩，形成大量的裂纹。在PLLA熔点以上时，以裂纹为核，在薄膜中形成大量的孔洞。孔洞的生长为经典的动力学过程。我们利用自组装方法在薄膜中引入半结晶性的开放的纳米棒。在几以上时，PLLA在纳米棒中发生结晶，诱导薄膜中的分子链向纳米棒迁移，从而在薄膜中形成孔洞结构。同时，薄膜中的未结晶分子链被表面和界面诱导取向，这种取向结构利于PLLA结晶，结晶被加速，从而孔洞的生长也被加速。也就是说，结晶与孔洞的生长相互促进。在相分离薄膜中，PLLA的结晶形态与结晶温度有关。To＜TgPS时，结晶被束缚在相结构中，相分离结构不变；TgPs＜Tc＜Tm以及Tc→Tm时，结晶对相结构有一定的破坏，相分离片层结构的层间距增大，薄膜收缩，形成大量的裂纹和缺陷。在180℃时，PLLA形成不稳定的晶体结构；PLLA与PS之间的相分离强度被减弱，在线张力作用下，岛状结构的相对高度大幅度增加；在岛状结构的边缘，线张力驱使部分分子链穿越已有的相结构，形成多层岛状结构。

Lattice Boltzmann study of hydrodynamic effects in lamellar ordering process of two-dimensional quenched block copolymers

By incorporating self-consistent field theory with lattice Boltzmann method, a model for polymer melts is proposed. Compared with models based on Ginzburg-Landau free energy, our model does not employ phenomenological free energies to describe systems and can consider the chain topological details of polymers. We use this model to study the effects of hydrodynamic interactions on the dynamics of microphase separation for block copolymers. In the early stage of phase separation, an exponential growth predicted by Cahn-Hilliard treatment is found. Simulation results also show that the effect of hydrodynamic interactions can be neglected in the early stage.