TY - JOUR
T1 - Small-angle neutron scattering from amorphous polymers
AU - Bates, F. S.
PY - 1988/1/1
Y1 - 1988/1/1
N2 - The application of small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) to the study of polymers has revolutionized the approach to investigating polymer chain statistics, thermodynamics and dynamics. Some of the significant developments in this field during the past 15 years are described, including the demonstration of Gaussian coil behavior in polymer melts, derivation and application of the scattering theories for homogeneous polymer mixtures, and the recently discovered polymer isotope effect. Specific examples have been selected from a vast literature for the purpose of demonstrating the unique advantages and potential complications associated with the combined use of deuterium labeling and SANS.
AB - The application of small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) to the study of polymers has revolutionized the approach to investigating polymer chain statistics, thermodynamics and dynamics. Some of the significant developments in this field during the past 15 years are described, including the demonstration of Gaussian coil behavior in polymer melts, derivation and application of the scattering theories for homogeneous polymer mixtures, and the recently discovered polymer isotope effect. Specific examples have been selected from a vast literature for the purpose of demonstrating the unique advantages and potential complications associated with the combined use of deuterium labeling and SANS.
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U2 - 10.1107/S0021889888002080
DO - 10.1107/S0021889888002080
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:3242818445
SN - 0021-8898
VL - 21
SP - 681
EP - 691
JO - Journal of Applied Crystallography
JF - Journal of Applied Crystallography
IS - 6
ER -