Date of Award
1995
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Paul Russo
Abstract
Gelation of rodlike polymers was studied by a variety of techniques. Fourier transform video microscopy was used to quantitatively study poly(p-phenylenebenzobisthiazole) in sulfuric acid on a preformed gel and as the gelation process occurred. Differential scanning calorimetry was used to determine the extent of the solvent shell surrounding molecules of hydroxypropyl cellulose upon gel formation and melting. Various light scattering experiments were performed on gels made from poly($\gamma$-benzyl-$\alpha$,L-glutamate) in toluene. Some of the analysis is geared towards a percolative type mechanism. The results and some suggestions for further work are presented.
Recommended Citation
Tipton, Deborah L., "Gelatin of Rodlike Polymers." (1995). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses. 5932.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_disstheses/5932
Pages
239
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.5932