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Polymer crystallization research — is this direction viable?

InterestPVDF polymer crystallization phenomena
ConcernNot sure if the β-phase transition at room temp is substantial enough for a thesis topic.
polymercrystallizationPVDF+1 more
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Jiwon K.2h ago
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Minji L.BiochemistryQuestion1h ago

Could the lower-than-expected β-phase transition temp be related to additive concentration? We saw something similar in our lab.

Sunho P.Chem. Eng.Suggestion3h ago

Adding DSC analysis would help clarify the crystallization mechanism more definitively.

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Anyone seen anomalous polymer crystallization temps?

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Week 4, Feb

Shared 2 Research Posts and received 12 feedbacks this week. Engaged with 5 different fields.

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Minji L.

Biochemistry · KAIST

Hi! Could I ask more about the β-phase transition you mentioned in your feedback?
2:30 PM
Sure! We ran a similar experiment in our lab — lowering the additive concentration stabilized the transition temp.
2:32 PM
Would you be able to share that data? I think a comparative analysis could be really useful.
2:35 PM
Sounds great! I'll organize it and send it over tomorrow
2:36 PM
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