In‐process rheological monitoring of extrusion‐based polymer processes
Loïc Hilliou, J. A. Covas
Abstract
Abstract Since rheology is very sensitive to the structure and macromolecular conformation of polymer systems, rheological measurements performed in situ during extrusion are attractive for monitoring the process. After introducing the concepts of in‐process monitoring during extrusion operations, the benefits of rheology for assessing filler dispersion in polymer composites, morphology development in polymer blends or the extent of chemical reaction in reactive extrusion are briefly reviewed. Then, in‐process rheological tools are reviewed. For each device, the information conveyed is detailed. © 2020 Society of Industrial Chemistry
Topics & Concepts
RheologyExtrusionPolymerMaterials scienceReactive extrusionProcess (computing)Dispersion (optics)Polymer sciencePlastics extrusionFiller (materials)Composite materialComputer scienceOpticsPhysicsOperating systemPolymer crystallization and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesRheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies