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specific to two adjacent phases in a multi-encapsulated system results in a reduction of all phase<br />

sizes in the encapsulated system.<br />

Figure 4-11 shows the effect of copolymer more clearly on the PANI network structure after<br />

removal of all other components followed by a freeze drying step. Two blends are consi<strong>de</strong>red,<br />

one without copolymer, 25/25/25/25 PS/PMMA/PVDF/PANI (Figure 4-11a and b), and one<br />

containing copolymer, 15/20/15/25/25 PS/PS-co-PMMA/PMMA/PVDF/PANI (Figure 4-11c, d,<br />

and e). The micrographs <strong>de</strong>monstrate that, in the presence of copolymer, the PANI network is<br />

finer and more uniform with homogeneous branches distributed throughout the sample.<br />

a) b)<br />

c) d)<br />

Figure 4-13. SEM micrograph of a) 30/30/30/10 PMMA/PS/PVDF/PANI blend after extraction<br />

of PS and PMMA, b) 20/20/20/30/10 PS/PS-co-PMMA/PMMA/PVDF/PANI after extraction of<br />

PS and PMMA, c) 30/30/30/10 PMMA/PS/PVDF/PANI blend after extraction of PANI by<br />

chromic acid, and d) 20/20/20/30/10 PS/PS-co-PMMA/PMMA/PVDF/PANI after extraction of<br />

PANI by chromic acid<br />

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