From Helical Jump to Chain Diffusion: Solid-State NMR Study of Chain Dynamics in Semi-Crystalline Polymers

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Abstract

Recent progresses in solid-state NMR study of the helical jump and chain diffusion in semi-crystalline polymers are briefly surveyed. Special emphasis is placed on the nature of helical jump, chain diffusion and their correlation. Combination of the new solid-state NMR techniques allows dynamic elucidation with different length scales from atomistic to nanoscopic and the correlation between them. The morphological factors influencing the dynamics such as the thickness of crystal lamellae, the chain entanglements in the amorphous phase, the interphase between crystalline and amorphous regions of polymer sample are discussed. The correlation between the helical jumps and the chain diffusion is realised by their different temperature dependence and is further discussed in terms of the defect transfer mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy
Pages199-224
Number of pages26
EditionC
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2010

Publication series

NameAnnual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy
NumberC
Volume69
ISSN (Print)0066-4103

Keywords

  • Chain diffusion
  • Chemical shift anisotropy
  • Dipolar coupling
  • Drawing behaviour
  • Entanglements
  • Exchange
  • Helical jump
  • Interphase
  • Lamellar thickness
  • Polyethylene
  • Quadrupolar interaction
  • Semi-crystalline polymer
  • Solid-state NMR

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