Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1996 · 12 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials SciencePolymer ChemistryPolymer MaterialsTopologyNetwork FormationPolymer CharacterizationPolymer NetworksPolymer Physical ChemistryPolymer PhysicsPolymer StructureCrosslinked PolymersNetwork PolymersPolymer Network StructurePolymer Network TheoryPolymer Radiation DamageRadiation Cross-linking EffectsRadiation CrosslinkingThreshold Doses
The topological approach to radiation crosslinking of polymers is based on research of the transition from one topological form of macromolecules to another form, especially from a branched to a network form. The different types of transition and different threshold doses are considered. On the basis of the statistical physics of macromolecules, a conclusion about the network formation through cycles of definite size was made. The dependence of properties of radiation-crosslinked polymers on characteristics of topological forms was studied. The characteristics of topological forms for some polymers [poly(vinylchloride), block copolymers, and polyethylene] were determined. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.