Rheology of associative polymer solutions

Investigations of the rheological properties of associative polymer solutions that appeared over the last 5 years are reviewed. Attention is focused on synthetic polymers containing relatively small solvophobic blocks that associate into dense spherical domains. We distinguish between polymers that contain a single associative group; so-called telechelic polymers that contain two associative groups; and polymers that contain many associative groups.

Graphical AbstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (145 K)Download as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights►Polymer containing a single associative group. ►Polymers containing two associative groups. ►Polymers containing many associative groups.