Characterization of Polymer Blends Rheological Studies

For polymer melts and polymer solutions, numerous excellent reviews [1-5] have provided detailed descriptions of the concepts, test methods and rheological transitions in these systems. The rheological behaviors of thermoplastic blends, including both homopolymers and block copolymers, have also been extensively reviewed [6]. In the case of thermosetting blends, the majority of the information related to rheological studies has been reported in journals. Consequently, after a brief introduction of some of the concepts related to these studies, recent developments in thermosetting blend systems will be reviewed in the following sections. 

Characterization of Polymer Blends Miscibility, Morphology, and Interfaces, First Edition. 

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