Imaging of melting an crystallization of poly(ethylene oxide) in real-time by hot-stage atomic force microscopy

R. Pearce, Gyula J. Vancso

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Abstract

Crystallization and melting in poly(ethylene oxide) are followed in real-time using hot-stage atomic force microscopy (AFM). Hedritic morphology is observed at various stages of development. Lamellar growth rates are estimated and found to agree with values obtained by conventional optical microscopy. The presence of a depletion zone is detected at the crystal/melt interface.
Original languageUndefined
Pages (from-to)5843-5848
JournalMacromolecules
Volume30
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1997

Keywords

  • METIS-105732
  • IR-71462

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