Influence of the chain microstructure on the properties of metallocene-based thermoplastic elastic polyolefines [Elektronische Ressource] / Sabine Hild

Influence of the chain microstructureon the propertiesof metallocene-basedthermoplastic elastic polyolefinesHabilitationsschriftfür das FachMakromolekulare PhysikUniversität UlmFakultät für NaturwissenschaftenSabine HildUlm, Mai 2006“Um ein tadelloses Mitglied einer Schafherde sein zu können, muß man vor allem ein Schaf sein.” Albert EinsteinTable of contentsAbstract ......................................................................................................................... A-11 Overview 12 Goals ............................................................................................................................... 53 Basics of thermoplastic elastomers ............................................................................. 93. 1 Morphology and microstructure 93. 2 Chemical structure ............................................................................................... 123. 2. 1 Amorphous thermoplastic elastomers ................................................... 133. 2. 2 Semicrystallline thermoplastic elastomers ............................................ 144 Morphological characterization .................................................................................. 174. 1 Scanning force microscopy ................................................................................. 184. 1. 1 Tapping Mode imaging ..........................................................................