Interfacially active particles in droplet/matrix blends of model immiscible homopolymers: Particles can increase or decrease drop size

Rheologica Acta

Volumn 49, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 285-298

  Thareja, Prachi ^a   Moritz, Kevin ^a   Velankar, Sachin S ^a  

^a University of Pittsburgh   (United States)

Author keywords

Compatibilizers; Interfacial tension; Pickering emulsions; Polymer blends; Strain recovery

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950521153     PISSN: 00354511     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00397-009-0421-5     Document Type: Article

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