| Abstract: | It is shown that ion-ion interactions resulting from a proton transfer induce considerable miscibility in blends of functionalized poly(tetrafluoroethylene) with ethyl acrylate copolymers containing 4-vinyl pyridine. Dynamic mechanical measurements, in conjunction with transparency of the samples, are used to evaluate miscibility. It is shown that mixing conditions exert a profound effect on the properties of the final blend. The glass transition of the blend is shown to be strong function of the blend composition, as is characteristic of highly miscible systems. |
