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Colloid stability complex fluids

Block copolymers in selective solvents exhibit a remarkable capacity to self-assemble into a great variety of micellar structures. The final morphology depends on the molecular architecture, tlie block composition, and the affinity of the solvent for the different blocks. The solvophobic blocks constitute the core of the micelles, while the soluble blocks form a soft and deformable corona (Fig. Id). Because of this architecture, micelles are partially Impenetrable, just like colloids, but at the same time inherently soft and deformable like polymers. Most of their properties result from this subtle interplay between colloid-like and polymer-like features. In applications, micelles are used to solubilize in solvents otherwise insoluble compounds, to compatibilize polymer blends, to stabilize colloidal particles, and to control tire rheology of complex fluids in various formulations. A rich literature describes the phase behavior, the structure, the dynamics, and the applications of block-copolymer micelles both in aqueous and organic solvents [65-67],... [Pg.126]

Consider the complexity involved in modeling steric stabilization with a diblock copolymer. The reservoir bulk solution of copolymer is usually dilute (<1 wt % polymer) and the copolymer and solvent equilibrate between the bulk and surface regions. However, as solvent quality is decreased to the LCST phase boundary, the bulk solution will also separate into polymer-rich and polymer-lean phases. In addition, many diblock copolymers form self-assembled aggregates such as micelles and lamellae, if the concentration is above the critical micelle concentration. Thus, stabilizer can partition among up to four phases as solvent quality or polymer concentration is changed. The unique density dependence of supercritical fluids adds another dimension to the complex phase behavior possible. In the theoretical studies discussed below, surfactant adsorption energy, solubility, and concentration are chosen carefully to avoid micelle formation or bulk phase separation, in order to focus primarily on adsorption and colloid stability. [Pg.217]


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