Deformation mechanisms during latex film formation: Experimental evidence

Citation
Af. Routh et Wb. Russel, Deformation mechanisms during latex film formation: Experimental evidence, IND ENG RES, 40(20), 2001, pp. 4302-4308
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Chemical Engineering
Journal title
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
ISSN journal
08885885 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
20
Year of publication
2001
Pages
4302 - 4308
Database
ISI
SICI code
0888-5885(20011003)40:20<4302:DMDLFF>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
During the deformation stage of latex film formation, a close-packed array of particles is consolidated to form a structure with volume fraction unity . There are a number of different possible driving forces to achieve this. Proposed mechanisms range from surface tension between polymer particles an d either water or air to capillary forces at the water-air interface. We re view the different driving forces and the literature supporting them. A rec ent model we have proposed predicts the conditions under which each mechani sm operates. Experiments in the literature correlate well with our model, a lthough the need for experiments with well-defined values for the critical parameters is highlighted.