Surface and Interfacial Segregation in Binary Polymer Blends

Abstract

Surface and substrate interface of polymer blends are generally covered with one component to minimize the free energy of the system. Such a behavior is so-called " surface and interfacial segregation " . In this review, controlling factors for the segregation in polymer blends is discussed. Then, it is presented how surface and interfacial segregation can be regulated on the basis of the aforementioned factors.