Descriptions of phase separation in condensed matter have so far been classified into a
solid model (model B) and a fluid model (model H). In the former the diffusion is the only …

The classical concepts about unmixing of polymer blends (Flory-Huggins theory) and about
mesophase ordering in block copolymers (Leibler's theory) are briefly reviewed and their …

In this book the reader can find an outline about a variety of methods and techniques,
together with many landmark references. At the end of each of the 13 chapters a small …

The terms" blend" and" alloy" describe intimate mixtures of ingredients. However, while"
blend" may indicate a true molecular solution (ie, blended whiskeys), the term" alloy" has …

Phase transition dynamics is centrally important to condensed matter physics. This 2002
book treats a wide variety of topics systematically by constructing time-dependent Ginzburg …

The domain structure in thin films of an immiscible polystyrene/poly (methyl
methacrylate)(PS/PMMA) blend was studied after spin-casting from a common solvent …

The solid-state transformation phenomena of spinodal decomposition and nucleation and
growth are presented as tools to create nanostructured thermoelectric materials with very …

The dynamics of concentration fluctuations in binary polymer mixtures AB, A and B being
long and flexible chains, is studied near the critical point of unmixing. A" hydrodynamic" …

In the arena of applied soft-condensed matter physics, mesoscopic dynamics models are
receiving increased attention as they form a bridge between fast molecular kinetics and slow …

The spinodal decomposition of mixtures of poly (ethylenepropylene)(PEP) and
perdeuterated poly-(ethylenepropylene) has been studied near the surface using forward …