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The molecular weight dependence of the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of linear polyethylene in n-C5H12, n-C6Hu14, n-C7H16 and n-C8H18 was determined and theta temperature ΘL was obtained according to Shultz–Flory’s equation. Observed values of ΘL were compared with the values calculated by using equation-of-state parametes based on the theories on polymer solution developed by Flory and Patterson.
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Hamada, F., Fujisawa, K. & Nakajima, A. Lower Critical Solution Temperature in Linear Polyethylene–n-Alkane Systems. Polym J 4, 316–322 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1295/polymj.4.316
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