Abstract
A relation between rheology and structure of high density NIPA gel around a critical point on volume phase transition was studied by a simultaneous rheology and small-angle neutron scattering measurement. Just below the critical temperature, the NIPA gel showed softening: G′ and G″ get closer (G′ > G″). At this temperature, the density fluctuation enhanced along the shear direction corresponding to the shear frequency but not to the shear strength. It means that this anisotropy is different from that observed in a statically stretched gel.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 804-806 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 385-386 I |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 27 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anisotropy
- NIPA gel
- Rheology
- SANS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering