Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics · 2003 · 238 citations · 7 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencePhase TransformationsPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsCrystallization ProcessesPolymer CharacterizationPolymer CrystallinityPolymer Phase BehaviorPolymer ProcessingPowder ProcessingCompressionCrystallization MechanismsMillingPhase Transformation AnalysisPolymer Phase DiagramsPowder Diffraction AnalysisPowder X-ray DiffractionX-ray Diffraction Analysis
Abstract Cryogenic mechanical milling successfully converted α‐phase poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) powder into β‐phase PVDF, as measured by wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction. The presence of β‐phase PVDF became more pronounced with increased milling times over the limited time range evaluated. This was the first recorded instance of β‐phase powders forming from the α phase through milling. These β‐phase powders maintained their crystal structure during compression molding at 70 °C. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 42: 91–97, 2004
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