Molecular thermodynamics approach for polymer–polymer miscibility

We extended the previous lattice model for polymer solution systems to binary polymer blend systems. Based on Müller’s Monte-Carlo simulation data for symmetric system (r1r1 = 32 and r2r2 = 32), the energy of mixing is correlated as a function of temperature and composition using an empirical expression. In addition, we introduce new universal functions which reflect the characteristics of polymer–polymer miscibility behaviors. In associated blend systems, specific interactions between polymer segments are considered by using a secondary lattice. Using only one or two adjustable parameters, the proposed model satisfactory correlates the experimental data of real polymer blend systems with greater accuracy than those of other models.

Graphical abstractThe proposed model satisfactory correlates the experimental data of polymer blend systems.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide