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The phase separation mode exhibits a transition between the polymer-modulated and salt-out-modulated modes at different wavenumbers. In systems doped with neutral solvents, this transition is stepwise, while in salt-ion-doped systems, it is continuous. With a sufficiently large Flory-Huggins parameter between ions and polymers, the salt-out-modulated mode becomes dominant, promoting macrophase separation. Due to the solvation effect of salt ions, salt-doped systems are more inclined to undergo microphase separation. Furthermore, we explore factors influencing the critical wavenumber of phase separation, including doping level and the Flory-Huggins parameters between two blocks and between ions and polymeric species. Our findings reveal that in a neutral solvent environment, these factors alter only the boundary between micro- and macro-phase separations, leaving the critical wavenumber unchanged in microphase separation cases. However, in a salt-doped environment, the critical wavenumber of microphase separation varies with these parameters. This provides valuable insights into the pivotal role of electrostatics in the phase separation of salt-doped block copolymers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":517,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Polymer Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1000,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Competition of Composition Fluctuation Modes in Weakly Segregated Salt-doped Symmetric Diblock Copolymers\",\"authors\":\"Yuan-Xin Zhou, Xian Kong\",\"doi\":\"10.1007/s10118-024-3145-1\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><p>Salt-doped block copolymers have widespread applications in batteries, fuel cells, semiconductors, and various industries, where their properties crucially depend on phase separation behavior. 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With a sufficiently large Flory-Huggins parameter between ions and polymers, the salt-out-modulated mode becomes dominant, promoting macrophase separation. Due to the solvation effect of salt ions, salt-doped systems are more inclined to undergo microphase separation. Furthermore, we explore factors influencing the critical wavenumber of phase separation, including doping level and the Flory-Huggins parameters between two blocks and between ions and polymeric species. Our findings reveal that in a neutral solvent environment, these factors alter only the boundary between micro- and macro-phase separations, leaving the critical wavenumber unchanged in microphase separation cases. However, in a salt-doped environment, the critical wavenumber of microphase separation varies with these parameters. 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Competition of Composition Fluctuation Modes in Weakly Segregated Salt-doped Symmetric Diblock Copolymers
Salt-doped block copolymers have widespread applications in batteries, fuel cells, semiconductors, and various industries, where their properties crucially depend on phase separation behavior. Traditionally, investigations into salt-doped diblock copolymers have predominantly focused on microphase separation, overlooking the segregation between ionic and polymeric species. This study employs weak segregation theory to explore the interplay between phase separation dominated by the polymer-modulated mode and the salt-out-modulated mode, corresponding to microscopic and macroscopic phase separations, respectively. By comparing diblock copolymers doped with salts to those doped with neutral solvents, we elucidate the significant role of charged species in modulating phase behavior. The phase separation mode exhibits a transition between the polymer-modulated and salt-out-modulated modes at different wavenumbers. In systems doped with neutral solvents, this transition is stepwise, while in salt-ion-doped systems, it is continuous. With a sufficiently large Flory-Huggins parameter between ions and polymers, the salt-out-modulated mode becomes dominant, promoting macrophase separation. Due to the solvation effect of salt ions, salt-doped systems are more inclined to undergo microphase separation. Furthermore, we explore factors influencing the critical wavenumber of phase separation, including doping level and the Flory-Huggins parameters between two blocks and between ions and polymeric species. Our findings reveal that in a neutral solvent environment, these factors alter only the boundary between micro- and macro-phase separations, leaving the critical wavenumber unchanged in microphase separation cases. However, in a salt-doped environment, the critical wavenumber of microphase separation varies with these parameters. This provides valuable insights into the pivotal role of electrostatics in the phase separation of salt-doped block copolymers.
期刊介绍:
Chinese Journal of Polymer Science (CJPS) is a monthly journal published in English and sponsored by the Chinese Chemical Society and the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. CJPS is edited by a distinguished Editorial Board headed by Professor Qi-Feng Zhou and supported by an International Advisory Board in which many famous active polymer scientists all over the world are included. The journal was first published in 1983 under the title Polymer Communications and has the current name since 1985.
CJPS is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the timely publication of original research ideas and results in the field of polymer science. The issues may carry regular papers, rapid communications and notes as well as feature articles. As a leading polymer journal in China published in English, CJPS reflects the new achievements obtained in various laboratories of China, CJPS also includes papers submitted by scientists of different countries and regions outside of China, reflecting the international nature of the journal.