Table 2.
Solvent Vol/Vol Mixtures (THF/MeOH) | Swell Time (seconds) | Final Resulting Morphology | Polymer Volume Fraction (f) | Lattice Parameter | Vertical Shrinkage (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
As-Cast | n.a. | Perpendicular Lamellae | 100% | 29 | n.a |
80/20 (swollen state) | 6300 | Parallel Lamellae, swollen | 32% | 32 | None |
80/20 (dry state) | n.a | Parallel Lamellae, dry | 100% | 15 | 50%a |
50/50 (swollen state) | 6300 | BCC (110) Spheres, swollen | 40% | 42 | None |
50/50 (dry state) | n.a | BCC 110) Spheres, dry | 100% | 42 | 42% |
20/80 (swollen state) | 6300 | Parallel Cylinders swollen | 33% | 35 | None |
20/80 (dry state) | n.a | Parallel Cylinders dry | 100% | 35 | 35% |
50/50 (swollen state) | 20700 | (Hexagonal)b | 40% | ||
50/50 (dry state) | n.a | Gyroid (211) dry | 100% | 71 | 45% |
Lattice constant firs are good to about +/− 2nm.
n.a.: not applicable, estimated from lamellar periods
structure was not identified.