Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Thermodynamics of macromolecular systems

1. Swelling of polystyrene networks in cyclohexane

  • Published:
Polymer Bulletin Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Summary

Swelling of polystyrene networks has been studied within the range from 288 to 323 K. Results are discussed following FLORY-HUGGINS and FLORY-REHNER approaches. Thermodynamic analyses with respect to the enthalpy and to the entropy part of the chemical potential of the solvent have been carried out. The volume fraction dependence of the thermodynamic properties derived could be cancelled applying the two-parameter KONINGSVELD-KLEINTJENS equation for polymer solutions to swollen gels. Thus, an unequivocal interpretation of swelling thermodynamics could be reached, irrespective crosslink density of the networks.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • CANTOW, H.-J., Z. physik. Chem. (Frankfurt)7, 58 (1956)

    Google Scholar 

  • FLORY, P. J., J. Chem. Phys.10, 51 (1942)

    Google Scholar 

  • FLORY, P. J. and REHNER JR., J., J. Chem. Phys.11, 512 (1943)

    Google Scholar 

  • HERMANS, J. J., Trans. Faraday Soc.43, 591 (1947)

    Google Scholar 

  • HERMANS, J. J., J. Polym. Sci.59, 191 (1962)

    Google Scholar 

  • HUGGINS, M. L., J. Polym. Sci.16, 209 (1955)

    Google Scholar 

  • JAMES, H. M. and GUTH, E., J. Chem. Phys.21, 237 (1956)

    Google Scholar 

  • JENCKEL, H. SCHMOLL, K. and BUTENUTH, G., Z. Elektrochem.60, 766 (1956)

    Google Scholar 

  • KONINGSVELD, R. and STAVERMAN, A. J., J. Polym. Sci.16

  • KONINGSVELD, R. and STAVERMAN, J. Polym. Sci.A-2, 6, 325, 349 (1968)

    Google Scholar 

  • KONINGSVELD, R. and KLEINTJENS, L. A., Macromolecules4, 637 (1971)

    Google Scholar 

  • KRIGBAUM, W. R. and GEYMER, D. O., J. Amer. Chem. Soc.81, 1859 (1959)

    Google Scholar 

  • REHAGE, G., Kolloid-Z.,196, 97 (1964)

    Google Scholar 

  • REHAGE, G. and KONINGSVELD, R., J. Polym. Sci.B-6, 421 (1968)

    Google Scholar 

  • REHAGE, G. and MEYS, H., J. Polym. Sci.30, 271 (1958)

    Google Scholar 

  • REHAGE, G., MÖLLER, D. and ERNST, O., Makromol. Chem.88, 232 (1965)

    Google Scholar 

  • SCHOLTE, T. G., J. Polymer Sci.A-2, 9, 1553 (1971)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Institut für Makromolekulare Chemie, Universität Freiburg, Hermann-Staudinger-Haus, Stefan-Meier-Straße 31, D-7800, Freiburg i.Br., Federal Republic of Germany

    H. -J. Cantow & R. H. Schuster

Authors
  1. H. -J. Cantow
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. R. H. Schuster
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Cantow, H.J., Schuster, R.H. Thermodynamics of macromolecular systems. Polymer Bulletin 8, 225–231 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00700282

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00700282

Keywords

Search

Navigation