Abstract: Principles and Applications of Positron and Positronium Chemistry, pp. 253-280 (2003) No AccessApplication to PolymersP.E. MallonP.E. MallonDivision of Polymer Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag XI, Matieland 7602, South Africahttps://doi.org/10.1142/9789812775610_0010Cited by:38 PreviousNext AboutSectionsPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsRecommend to Library ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail Abstract: The following sections are included: Introduction Free volume in polymers Theoretical aspects Data analysis of PAL spectra in polymer Free volume fractions Examples of PAL studies in polymers Phase transition phenomena in polymers Studies in thermoplastics Correlation with mechanical and other properties Chemical sensitivity Polymer blends Potential problems in polymer studies Exposure to the positron source Inhibition and quenching Concluding remarks Acknowledgements References . 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Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-04-01
Language: en
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