Structural Modifications to Polystyrene via Self‐Assembling Molecules
Stendahl J, Zubarev E, Arnold M, Hersam M, Sue H, Stupp S. Structural Modifications to Polystyrene via Self‐Assembling Molecules. Advanced Functional Materials 2005, 15: 487-493. DOI: 10.1002/adfm.200400332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-assembled moleculesSupramolecular nanoribbonsImpact strengthConventional additivesProperties of polystyreneSupramolecular additivesCharpy impact strengthGlass transition temperatureFour-point bendingPS homopolymerPolymer orientationPolymersPolystyreneImproved toughnessFracture surfacesMechanical propertiesStructural modificationsTensile strengthUniaxial tensionMoleculesDeformation microstructuresTurn modifiesHomopolymersDuctilityCraze density