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  • 1LMAM, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China and School of Mathematical Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|August 16, 2006
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This study presents improved continuum models for polymer solution phase separation, ensuring thermodynamic consistency. The models accurately predict phenomena like volume shrinking and phase inversion due to molecular diffusional asymmetry.

Area of Science:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Continuum models are essential for understanding phase separation in polymer solutions.
  • Existing models require thermodynamic grounding to accurately represent physical phenomena.
  • Isothermal systems necessitate a free energy dissipation relation, akin to the second law of thermodynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate continuum models for phase separation in polymer solutions.
  • To ensure these models adhere to fundamental thermodynamic principles, specifically free energy dissipation.
  • To investigate the physical phenomena of volume shrinking and phase inversion.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of a modified two-fluid model from nonequilibrium thermodynamics for viscoelastic phase separation.

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  • Analysis of a simplified model neglecting hydrodynamic effects, focusing solely on diffusion.
  • Numerical simulations to assess model stability and phenomenon reproduction.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed models exhibit enhanced stability properties compared to existing ones.
    • The models successfully reproduce key physical phenomena, including volume shrinking and phase inversion.
    • Numerical results indicate that diffusional asymmetry of constituent molecules drives these observed phenomena.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed continuum models provide a thermodynamically consistent framework for phase separation in polymer solutions.
    • Diffusional asymmetry is identified as the primary cause of volume shrinking and phase inversion.
    • The models offer improved predictive capabilities for polymer solution behavior.