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Polymer blends analyzed with confocal laser scanning microscopy

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In this brief overview, we looked at how confocal laser scanning microscopy and Raman imaging can be used to examine solely polymer mixes. The results clearly illustrate that confocal microscopy can evaluate fibers, composites (where nanoparticles are present), mixes, and emulsions, among other things. Confocal imaging can also be used to analyze craze formation, surface interfacial dynamics and instability, compatibilization, droplet break up, polymer blend mixing efficiency, component diffusion rheology, and slip detection. Confocal imaging can be used with acoustic imaging and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy modules to boost characterization depth. We used over 100 references to produce this review, which shows how confocal laser scanning microscopy and Raman imaging spectroscopy might help researchers better comprehend polymer blends.

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Abbasi Moud, A. Polymer blends analyzed with confocal laser scanning microscopy. Polym. Bull. 80, 5929–5964 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-022-04394-w

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