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Flexible Polymer Chains in Elongational Flow Theory and Experiment

Flexible Polymer Chain Dynamics in Elongational Flow fulfills a need by presenting the most important advances in the field of flexible polymer chains in "strong" flow in a single literature source. Although several excellent treatises on polymer dynamics have appeared over the years, most...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Nguyen, Tuan Q. (Editor), Kausch, Hans-Henning (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1999, 1999
Edition:1st ed. 1999
Subjects:
Physical Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymers
Optical Materials
Condensed Matter
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 5.3 Early Theoretical Approaches
  • 5.4 Equilibrium Conformation of the Polyelectrolyte Chain
  • 5.5 Stretching Transition in the Polyelectrolyte Chain
  • 5.6 Conclusions and Discussion
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References
  • 6 Calculation of Flows with Large Elongational Components: CONNFFESSIT Calculation of the Flow of a FENE Fluid in a Planar 10:1 Contraction
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 CONNFFESSIT
  • 6.3 Geometry of the Planar Contraction Flow Problem
  • 6.4 The Polymeric Fluid
  • 6.5 The Time-Marching Procedure
  • 6.6 Algorithms
  • 6.7 Initial and Boundary Conditions
  • 6.8 Continuum-Mechanical and Molecular Results
  • 6.9 Summary
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References
  • 7 Polymer Solutions in Strong Stagnation Point Extensional Flows
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Theory and Modelling of Stretching Macromolecules
  • 7.3 Experimental Realization
  • 7.4 Chain Stretching in Dilute Solutions
  • 7.5 Semi-Dilute Solution Behaviour
  • 7.6 Extensional Viscometry
  • 7.7 Thermomechanical Degradation
  • 7.8 Conclusions
  • References
  • 8 Birefringence of Dilute PS Solutions in Abrupt Contraction Flow
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Realization of Abrupt Contraction Flow
  • 8.3 Flow Birefringence Measurements
  • 8.4 Experimental Results
  • 8.5 Discussion
  • 8.6 Prospects and Conclusions
  • 8.6.1 Final Words
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Appendix C
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References
  • 9 The Hydrodynamics of a DNA Molecule in a Flow Field
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Calculation of the Drag Coefficient
  • 9.3 Stretching Experiments with Longer DNA Molecules
  • 9.4 Hydrodynamic Model for DNA
  • 9.5 Simulation Results
  • 9.6 Discussion
  • Appendix: Model Validation
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References
  • 10 Single Polymers in Elongational Flows: Dynamic, Steady-State, and Population-Averaged Properties
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Previous Experimental Work
  • 10.3 Experimental Technique
  • 1 Tortured Chains: An Introduction
  • 2 Polymer Solutions in Flow: A Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Approach
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Molecular Dynamics of Dilute Solutions of Chains in Homogeneous Flow
  • 2.3 The Equilibrium Case
  • 2.4 Polymers in Shear Flow
  • 2.5 Transient Behavior of a Nine-Bead Chain in Elongational Flow
  • 2.6 Conclusions and Perspectives
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References
  • 3 Tethered Polymer Chains Under Strong Flows: Stems and Flowers
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Chains Immersed in a Pure Solvent
  • 3.3 Tethered Chains Immersed in a Polymer Solution
  • 3.4 Tethered Chains in Poor Solvents
  • 3.5 Tethered Chains Confined in a Slit
  • 3.6 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 4 Osmotic Pressure in Solutions of Stretched Polymers
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Semi-Dilute Solution of Stretched Polymers
  • 4.3 Discussion
  • References
  • 5 Stretching of Polyelectrolytes in Elongational Flow
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Experimental Evidence
  • 10.4 Experimental Results
  • 10.5 Summary
  • 10.6 Future Prospects
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References
  • 11 The Rheology of Polymer Solutions in Porous Media
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Fluid Dynamics Characterization of Porous Media Flows
  • 11.3 Non-Newtonian Behavior in the Flow of Polymer Solutions Through Porous Media
  • 11.4 Flow-Induced Degradation
  • 11.5 Porous Media Flows of Polymer Blends and Cross-Linked Polymers in Solution
  • 11.6 Concluding Remarks
  • List of Symbols and Abbreviations
  • References

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