INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Prague Meetings on Macromolecules
56th meeting - 18th discussion conference
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR
OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS
INSTITUTE OF MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
EDITORIAL
18th Discussion Conference Programme Booklet published as
ISBN 80-85009-32-3
by the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Summaries of main lectures, special lectures, and poster communications are reproduced as submitted.
C O N T E N T S
18th DISCUSSION CONFERENCE OF P.M.M.
under the auspices of the
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Macromolecular Division
R.G. GILBERT
President
Organized by the
INSTITUTE OF MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
K. ULBRICH
Director of the Institute
J. LUKÁŠ
P.M.M. Head
P. ČEFELÍN
P.M.M. Coordinator
J. KAHOVEC
P.M.M. Editor
J. JŮZA
P.M.M. Assistant Editor
M. SRPOVÁ
P.M.M. Secretary
E. GRISOVÁ
M. RODOVÁ
P.M.M. Assistant Secretaries
J. HRADIL
P.M.M. Technical Manager
D. KOTÍKOVÁ
P.M.M. Social Programme Manager
Address:
c/o Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
CZ-162 06 Praha 6, Czech Republic
Phone: +420-2-36 03 41
Fax: +420-2-36 79 81
E-mail: sympo@imc.cas.cz
M I R O S L A V R A A B
M. RAAB
Chairman
J. BALDRIAN, ,K. DUŠEK, I. FORTELNÝ, J.
HOLOUBEK, Z. HORÁK,
M. ILAVSKÝ, I. KELNAR, J. KOLAŘÍK,
J. KOTEK, J. KUČERA, F. LEDNICKÝ,
L. MATĚJKA, B. MEISSNER, M. SOVA, J. STEIDL, M.
ŠPÍRKOVÁ
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GENERAL INFORMATION
On-site registration of participants takes place on Sunday, 19 July, from 14:00 to 21:00 in the
Komenský Hall of Residence, Praha 6, Parléřova 6; the
registration continues in the Institute of Macromolecular
Chemistry (Room C) the next day. The Conference Office will
operate on
20 - 23 July (Monday through Thursday) from 08:30 to 12:30
and from 13:30 to 16:30.
All participants should register. Only persons wearing name badges are entitled to enter the lecture room.
No exchange counter operates in the Komenský Hall of Residence or in the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry. Information about the nearest exchange office is available at the Registration Desk.
On-site cash payment of the registration fee is considered as payment after 15 April. The P.M.M. Secretariat is not authorized to accept credit cards or personal cheques.
The registration fee does not include provisions for any kind of insurance. Neither the organizing institutions nor their representatives assume responsibility or liability for personal accident and loss or damage to belongings however caused.
Accommodation for most participants has been reserved in the Komenský Hall of Residence, Praha 6, Parléřova 6). Some participants are accommodated at the Academy Residence, Praha 6, Na Marně 9. Cash payment of the booked accommodation is to be made at the Registration Desk.
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria of the Komenský Hall of Residence and in the Academy Residence (for participants staying here) from 07:00 to 08:00. Accommodation includes breakfast.
Participants must leave the rooms on the day of their departure by 12:00.
Within the city, there is an integrated transport system (underground Metro, trams, and buses) which operates without conductors. Tickets must be purchased in advance and stamped inside tram or bus, or before passing the gates of the Metro. Tickets for 8 Kč for a single 15-minute journey by tram or bus, or four-stop journey by Metro - as well as transfer tickets for 12 Kč for 60-minute journey by all means of transport are on sale at the airport, at railway stations, newspaper stands and tobacco shops, at hotel reception desks, in restaurants, etc. The Metro runs from 05:00 till midnight.
How to reach the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
From the Komenský Hall of Residence, go downhill to the tram stop "Hládkov" and take the tram No 8 (direction to LEHOVEC). Get off at the next stop ("Vozovna Střešovice") and change to tram No 1, 2, or 18 (in the opposite direction - to Petřiny) as far as the terminus PETŘINY.
From the Academy Residence, take tram No 25 (direction to STŘELNIČNÁ), get off at "Hradčanská" (2 stops), and change to tram No 1 or 18 (in the opposite direction - to PETŘINY) as far as the terminus PETŘINY.
From the city centre, take the Metro green line A as far as "Hradčanská" station. From there, take tram No 1 or 18 (direction to PETŘINY) as far as the terminus PETŘINY.
How to reach the Komenský Hall of Residence
From the Institute, take tram No 1, 2, or 18 and get off at "Vozovna Střešovice" (7 stops), change to tram No 8 (in the opposite direction - BÍLÁ HORA), get off at the next stop ("Hládkov"), and go forward as far as the Parléřova Street.
From the city centre, take the
Metro green line A as far as "Hradčanská" station.
From there, take tram No 8 (direction to BÍLÁ HORA), get off at
"Hládkov" (3 stops), and go forward as far as the
Parléřova Street. You may also take either tram No 18,
get off at
"Hradčanská", and proceed as above, or tram No 22,
get off at "Pohořelec", and pass
the Parléřova Street to the Hall of Residence.
How to reach the Academy Residence
From the Institute, take tram No 2, get off at "Vítězné náměstí" (9 stops), change to tram No 25 (direction to PODBABA), get off at the next stop ("Lotyšská"), take the first turning to the right, and go forward to the Na Marně Street.
From the city centre, take the metro green line A to "Dejvická" station. From there, take tram No 20 or No 25 (direction to PODBABA), get off at "Lotyšská", and proceed as above.
Taxi
The taxi fare is 17 Kč per kilometre within the city boundaries. The special taxi fare from the Komenský Hall of Residence or from the Institute to the airport is Kč 500-600.
We recommend negotiating a fare before entering a cab and asking for a bill before payment. (Be careful with taxis.)
Special transport
Special buses will bring the participants only from the Academy Residence to the Institute every morning. The departure times are given on the notice board at the Registration Desk.
Air and railway transport
Prague has air links with most capitals in Europe and with
many overseas countries. The international airport Praha is
situated about 20 km (12 miles) from the city centre. Two regular
bus routes connect the airport with the city - bus No 179 with
the Institute, bus
No 119 with the Metro station "Dejvická" (line A).
Buses operated by the Czech Airlines (České aerolinie, ČSA)
run at 20-30 min intervals from the city terminal, near the Metro
station "Náměstí Republiky", (line B). Airport-bus
fare: 90 Kč.
International trains leave Prague from the following stations: Praha - hlavní nádraží (Main Station; Metro line C), Praha - Holešovice (Metro line C), and Praha - Smíchov (Metro line B).
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be available during the breaks of the programme sessions.
Lunch will be served from Monday through Thursday (12:30-13:30), to active participants and registered accompanying persons (to the latter except for Tuesday) in the refectory of the halls of residence "Větrník" in walking distance from the Institute. Admission by tickets (L1 - L4) only.
On Tuesday, special refreshments will be served (goulash, beer or soft drinks) in the refectory of the Institute from 18:00 to 19:00, and, after the scheduled Panel Discussion (from 19:00 to 20:15), sandwiches and coffee will be available.
Refreshments and lunch are included in the registration fee.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Sunday, 19 July, 19:00-21:00. All registered participants are cordially invited to take part in a get-together party with cold dishes in the Komenský Hall of Residence. (Complimentary.)
Excursion with informal dinner
Wednesday, July 22, 14:00-23:00. Visit to the Renaissance castle Nelahozeves with the famous Lobkowitz collection of art. Nearby is the birthplace of Antonín Dvořák, the famous Czech composer. Short stop at Veltrusy where there is a château surrounded by a romantic park. Visit to Mělník, 38 km (23 miles) north of Prague, on the confluence of the rivers Elbe (Labe) and Vltava, the dowry town of the queens of Bohemia and centre of viticulture. The informal dinner will be served in the château restaurant, after sightseeing of the château cellar including tasting of local wines.
The bus departs from the Institute at 14:00 and returns to the Academy Residence and the Komenský Hall of Residence. Admission by tickets ("EXCURSION") only. Price: CHF 90.
Farewell toast
Thursday, 23 July: After the last lecture all participants are invited to a farewell drink in the entrance hall of the Institute.
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME
Admission only to the registered persons (including children) who paid the fee. The fee includes four lunches three of which (on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) are served in the refectory of the halls of residence "Větrník" from 12:30 to 13:30 (see p. 9). Please, present your tickets when entering the bus ("ACCOMPANYING PERSONS´ PROGRAMME") or the refectory (AP L1 - AP L4).
Monday, 20 July
14:00-17:00 - Introductory sightseeing in Prague.
The bus departs from the Institute and returns to the Academy Residence and the Komenský Hall of Residence.
Tuesday, 21 July
09:00-17:00 - Full-day excursion to the region of famous Czech garnets located about 96 km (60 miles) north of Prague. It includes a visit to the castle Hrubý Rohozec, a visit to the museum in Turnov with a collection of precious stones, gems, and jewels, shopping opportunities, and lunch in a local restaurant.
The bus departs from the Institute and returns to the Academy Residence and the Komenský Hall of Residence.
Wednesday, 22 July
09:00-12:30 - Guided visit to the Prague Castle (Hradčany).
The bus departs from the Institute. After a walk through the Castle area and walk to "Malostranské náměstí" (Lesser-Town Square), return to the halls of residence "Větrník" by bus.
Thursday, 23 July
09:00-12:30 - Guided tour including a walk over the Gothic Charles Bridge (Karlův most), often called "the gallery of statues in the open air", and through the Old Town of Prague.
The bus departs from the Institute. Return to the halls of residence "Větrník" by bus.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
All sessions will be held in the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Praha 6 - Petřiny, Heyrovského náměstí 2.
English is the working language of the Conference. No translation will be provided.
PRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Main lectures
The presentation time for each lecture is 40 minutes, additional 10 minutes is reserved for discussion.
Special lectures
The presentation time for each lecture is 20 minutes, additional 5 minutes is reserved for discussion.
Poster communications
Two poster sessions will take place on Tuesday and Thursday, always in the morning. Posters should be mounted the day preceding the corresponding session to make them freely accessible to the participants. The posters should be removed immediately after the session.
PRESENTATION FACILITIES
Projection of 5x5 cm slides, overhead projection, and
blackboard are available for lectures and discussions. The slide
projector does not function with slides thicker than 2.5 mm.
The speakers are requested to bring their slides to the operator
during the break before the session is to begin.
PUBLICATION OF LECTURES
Both main lectures and special lectures will be published in a special volume of Macromolecular Symposia.
MAIN LECTURES
ML1 E. BAER, A. HILTNER (U.S.A.)
Hierarchical Structure and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric
Materials
ML2 E.G. CLUTTON, L.J. ROSE, G. CAPACCIO (UNITED
KINGDOM)
Structural Features and Fracture Phenomena in Polyethylene
ML3 G.K. ELYASHEVICH (RUSSIA)
Deformation Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Hard Elastic
and Porous Films of Polyethylene
ML4 M. MATSUO (JAPAN)
Gelation/Crystallization Mechanism of Crystalline Polymer
Solutions and the Morphology and Drawability of the Resultant
Films
ML5 A. GALĘSKI, Z.
BARTCZAK (POLAND)
Plastic Deformation of Crystalline Polymer Blends
ML6 F. LA MANTIA (ITALY)
Mechanical Properties of Recycled Polymers
ML7 P.J. LEMSTRA (NETHERLANDS)
Processing for Ultimate Properties
ML8 M. RAAB (CZECH REPUBLIC)
Feedback in Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers
ML9 S. SEIDLER, W. GRELLMANN (AUSTRIA/GERMANY)
Application of the Crack Resistance Concept to the Toughness
Characterization of High Impact Thermoplastics
ML10 J.L. KARDOS, J.C. HALPIN (U.S.A.)
Predicting the Strength and Toughness of Short Fibre Composites
ML11 G.H. MICHLER (GERMANY)
New Toughening Mechanisms of Polymers
SPECIAL LECTURES
SL1 I. EMRI (SLOVENIA)
On the Influence of Pressure on Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers
SL2 A.I. SLUTSKER (RUSSIA)
Effect of Electron Processes on the Kinetics of Mechanical
Fracture of Polymers
SL3 J.-F. TASSIN, M. VIGNY, D. VEYRAT (FRANCE)
Structure Development during Normal and Inverse Sequence of
Biaxial Stretching Processes of Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
Films
SL4 V.A. BERSHTEIN, P.N. YAKUSHEV, N.N. PESCHANSKAYA (RUSSIA)
Creep Rate Spectroscopy: High Resolution Analysis of Relaxations
and Prediction of Anomalies in Mechanical Behaviour of Solids
SL5 B. HLAVÁČEK, V.
KŘESÁLEK, J. SOUČEK (CZECH REPUBLIC)
The Anharmonic Character of Tg and Tm
Transitions
SL6 B.V. KOKTA (CANADA)
Wood Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Effect of
Compounding, Moulding, and Fibre Length on Resulting Properties
SL7 O. MANSOUR, B. ABD EL-HADY , S.K. IBRAHIM, M. GODA
(EGYPT)
Lignocellulose-Polymer Composites
SL8 Y. SEO, S. KWAK, S.K. KOH, K.U. KIM (REPUBLIC OF
KOREA)
Effect of the Compatibilizer on the Properties of Polyamide in-situ
Composites
SL9 I. CHODÁK (SLOVAK REPUBLIC)
Mechanical Properties of Crosslinked Polyolefin-Based Materials
SL10 J.F. GERARD (FRANCE)
From Dynamic Mechanical Properties to Plastic Strain Behaviour of
Epoxy Networks: Effect of the Network Architecture
SL11 A. TCHARKHTCHI, J.-P. TROTIGNON, J. VERDU (FRANCE)
Yielding and Fracture in Crosslinked Epoxies
SL12 D. VESELY, Y. LEE (UNITED KINGDOM)
Polyethylene Embrittlement by Oxidative Degradation
SL13 P.M. FRONTINI (ARGENTINA)
Load Separation Principle in R-Curve Determination for Ductile
Polymers
SL14 J. KUČERA,
E.NEZBEDOVÁ (CZECH REPUBLIC)
Fracture of Notched Polypropylene Specimens under Creep
Conditions
SL15 R. DIAZ-CALLEJA, E. RIANDE (SPAIN)
Comparative Study of Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of
Acrylic Polymers Containing 1,3-Dioxacycloaliphatic Structures
SL16 M. ILAVSKÝ, H. VALENTOVÁ, K. BOUCHAL, J. NEDBAL
(CZECH REPUBLIC)
Dynamic Mechanical and Dielectric Behaviour of Liquid-Crystalline
Polyurethanes
SL17 E. VAN DER HEIDE, O.L.J. VAN ASSELEN, G.V.H.
INGENBLEEK, C.A.J. PUTMAN (NETHERLANDS)
Tensile Deformation Behaviour of the Polymer Phase of Flexible
Polyurethane Foams and Polyurethane Elastomers
SL18 A. HILTNER, E. BAER (U.S.A.)
New Microlayered Polymer Systems
SL19 E. SCHULZ, G. KALINKA, H. STURM, M. MUNZ (GERMANY)
Investigation of the Mechanical Behaviour of Heterogeneous
Polymeric Systems and Fibre Reinforced Composites Using
Microindentation and Scanning Force Microscopy
PD1 Mechanical Behaviour of High-Performance Polymers
Invited discussion leader: A. HILTNER (U.S.A.)
Panellists: E. BAER (U.S.A.), G. CAPACCIO (UNITED KINGDOM), G. MICHLER (GERMANY), M. RAAB (CZECH REPUBLIC), S. SEIDLER (AUSTRIA)
PD2 Strength and Toughness of Oriented Polymer Systems, Composites, and Blends
Invited discussion leader: H.H. KAUSCH (SWITZERLAND)
Panellists: G. ELYASHEVICH (RUSSIA), A. GALĘSKI (POLAND), J.L. KARDOS (U.S.A.), J. KOLAŘÍK (CZECH REPUBLIC), P. LEMSTRA (NETHERLANDS)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| SUNDAY 19 JULY | MONDAY 20 JULY | TUESDAY 21 JULY | WEDNESDAY 22 JULY | THURSDAY 23 JULY | FRIDAY 24 JULY |
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| 09:00-09:20 Opening
ceremony 09:25-10:05 Opening lecture ML1 10:15-10:35 Special lecture SL1 |
09:00-09:40 Main lecture ML5
09:50-10:10 Special lecture SL8 10:15-10:35 Special lecture SL9 |
09:00-09:40 Main lecture ML9
09:50-10:10 Special lecture SL13 10:15-10:35 Special lecture SL14 |
09:00-09:40 Main lecture ML10
09:50-10:10 Special lecture SL18 10:15-10:35 Special lecture SL19 |
Post-Conference excursion | |
| Coffee break | Coffee break | Coffee break | Coffee break | ||
| 11:00-11:40 Main lecture ML2
11:50-12:10 Special lecture SL2 |
11:00-12:15 Poster session PS1 | 11:00-11:20 Special
lecture SL15 11:25-11:45 Special lecture SL16 11:50-12:10 Special lecture SL17 |
11:00-12:15 Poster session PS2 | ||
| Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | ||
14:00-21:00 Registration 19:00-21:00 Welcome reception |
14:00-14:40 Main
lecture ML3 14:50-15:10 Special lecture SL3 15:15-15:35 Special lecture SL4 |
14:00-14:40 Main
lecture ML6 14:50-15:10 Special lecture SL10 15:15-15:35 Special lecture SL11 |
14:00-23:00 Excursion & Informal dinner | 14:00-15:15 Panel
discussion PD2 15:20-16:00 Closing lecture ML11 |
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| Coffee break | Coffee break | Closing | |||
| 16:00-16:40 Main lecture ML4
16:50-17:10 Special lecture SL5 17:15-17:35 Special lecture SL6 17:40-18:00 Special lecture SL7 |
16:00-16:40 Main lecture ML7
16:50-17:10 Special lecture SL12 17:15-17:55 Main lecture ML8
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Farewell | |||
| Refreshments | |||||
| 19:00-20:15 Panel discussion PD1
20:15-21:15 Party |
MONDAY, 20 JULY
09:00 OPENING CEREMONY
Opening addresses:
M. RAAB
Conference Chairman
K. ULBRICH
Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE IUPAC
09:25 LECTURE SESSION 1, Chairpersons: H.H.
KAUSCH (SWITZERLAND)
K. ULBRICH (CZECH REPUBLIC)
09:25 Opening Lecture: ML1
E. BAER, A. HILTNER (U.S.A.)
Hierarchical Structure and Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric Materials
10:15 Special lecture: SL1
EMRI (SLOVENIA)
On the Influence of Pressure on Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers
11:00 LECTURE SESSION 2, Chairpersons: F. LA MANTIA (ITALY)
K. DUŠEK (CZECH REPUBLIC)
11:00 Main lecture: ML2
E.G. CLUTTON, L.J. ROSE, G. CAPACCIO (UNITED KINGDOM)
Structural Features and Fracture Phenomena in Polyethylene
11:50 Special lecture: SL2
A.I. SLUTSKER (RUSSIA)
Effect of Electron Processes on the Kinetics of Mechanical
Fracture of Polymers
14:00 LECTURE SESSION 3, Chairpersons: G.H. M(GERMANY)
F. LEDNICKÝ (CZECH REPUBLIC)
14:00 Main Lecture: ML3
G.K. ELYASHEVICH (RUSSIA)
Deformation Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Hard Elastic
and Porous Films of Polyethylene
14:50 Special Lecture: SL3
J.-F. TASSIN, M. VIGNY, D. VEYRAT (FRANCE)
Structure Development during Normal and Inverse Sequence of
Biaxial Stretching Process of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Films
15:15 Special lecture: SL4
V.A. BERSHTEIN, P.N. YAKUSHEV, N.N. PESCHANSKAYA (RUSSIA)
Creep Rate Spectroscopy: High Resolution Analysis of Relaxations
and Prediction of Anomalies in Mechanical Behaviour of Solids
16:00 LECTURE SESSION 4, Chairpersons: J.L.
KARDOS (U.S.A.)
J. KOLAŘÍK (CZECH
REPUBLIC)
16:00 Main Lecture:ML 4
M. MATSUO (JAPAN)
Gelation/Crystallization Mechanism of Crystalline Polymer
Solutions and the Morphology and Drawability of the Resultant
Films
16:50 Special Lecture: SL5
B. HLAVÁČEK, V. KŘESÁLEK,
J. SOUČEK (CZECH REPUBLIC)
The Anharmonic Character of Tg and Tm
Transitions
17:15 Special Lecture: SL6
B.V. KOKTA (CANADA)
Wood Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Effect of
Compounding, Moulding, and Fibre Length on Resulting Properties
17:40 Special Lecture: SL7
O. MANSOUR, B. ABD EL-HADY , S.K. IBRAHIM, M. GODA (EGYPT)
Lignocellulose-Polymer Composites
TUESDAY, 21 JULY
09:00 LECTURE SESSION 5, Chairpersons: J.F. GERARD (FRANCE)
L. MATĚJKA (CZECH
REPUBLIC)
09:00 Main Lecture: ML5
A. GALĘSKI, Z.
BARTCZAK (POLAND)
Plastic Deformation of Crystalline Polymer Blends
09:50 Special Lecture: SL8
Y. SEO, S. KWAK, S.K. KOH, K.U. KIM (REPUBLIC OF KOREA)
Effect of the Compatibilizer on the Properties of Polyamide in-situ
Composites
10:15 Special Lecture: SL9
I. CHODÁK (SLOVAK REPUBLIC)
Mechanical Properties of Crosslinked Polyolefin-Based Materials
11:00 POSTER SESSION: PS1
| PC1 | D. Michálková, J. Kotek, M. Raab, Z.
Horák The Effect of Linear Styrene-Butadiene Block Copolymers on the Ultimate Mechanical Properties of Polystyrene/Polyethylene Blends |
| PC2 | S. Murakami, K. Shimamura, K. Urayama, S.
Kohjiya Structural Change in the Drawing of Extruded and Brown Polyethylene Films |
| PC3 | S. Bronnikov Temperature Relaxation of Young's Modulus for Isotropic and Uniaxially Oriented Polymers |
| PC4 | O.V. Kudasheva, E.A. Karpov, V.K.
Lavrentyev, E.Yu. Rosova, F. Lednický, G.K. Elyashevich Structure and Mechanical Properties of Highly Oriented Polyethylene Samples Formed by Two Different Techniques |
| PC5 | M.M.H. Ayoub, H.E. Nasr, N.N. Rozik Morphological Characteristics of Poly(vinyl acetate) and Polystyrene Latices Prepared in Presence of Amphipathic Copolymer as an Emulsifier |
| PC6 | P. Sysel, R. Pulec, M. Maryška Mechanical Behaviour of Polyimide-Silica Hybrid Materials |
| PC7 | E. Geissler, C. Hübner A Finite Element Based Unit Cell Model to Analyse the Deformation Behaviour of Filled Polymers |
| PC8 | H. Glass, M.J.M. de Graaf Characterization of Polymers in Particulate Systems |
| PC9 | E. Sheka, E. Nikitina, V. Khavryutchenko,
H. Barthel Quantum - Chemical View of How Rubber Works |
| PC10 | O. Revyakin, J. Zicans, M. Kalnins, V.
Kalkis, R.D. Maksimov Some Interesting Features of the Thermomechanical Properties of Radiation-Modified Ternary Blends of Polyethylene/Ethylene-Diene Copolymer/Liquid Crystalline Polyester |
| PC11 | M. Bratychak, L. Bazylyak, V. Ducháček Polymer Systems on the Basis of Modified Epoxide Resins and Unsaturated Oligomers |
| PC12 | M. Canellada, G. Marin, A. Allal Effect of Molecular Orientation on Thermomechanical Properties of Amorphous Polymers |
| PC13 | V. Zaitsev, N. Zaitseva, O. Komarova Effects of Degradation on the Mechanical Properties, Lipids Peroxide Oxidation in Blood Plasma Biocolloid and Pinocytosis |
| PC14 | R.P.F. Guiné A Contribution to the Study of the Hydrolysis of Poly(ĺ-caprolactone) |
| PC15 | R.P.F. Guiné Study of the Solubility in Water of CuSO4 Impregnated in Polymeric Tablets |
| PC16 | J. Ganster, P. Weigel, H.-P. Fink, H.-J.
Purz Fibrillation of Cellulosic Man-Made Fibres |
| PC17 | L. Gautier, B. Mortaigne, V. Bellenger,
J. Verdu Influence of Hydrolytic Ageing on the Mechanical Properties of Polyester Networks |
| PC18 | B. Pleuger, H. Ebener, J. Petermann Stress and Strain Oscillations in sPP and PET |
| PC19 | M. Bonnet, J. Loos, J. Petermann Morphologies and Mechanical Properties of Syndiotactic Polypropylene (sPP)/Polyethylene (PE) Blends |
| PC20 | S. Angeli Shear Induced Crystallization in Polyamide 6 and 6,6 |
| PC21 | A. Akbas, S. Aksoy, N. Hasirci Mechanical Behaviour of Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadien Binders |
| PC22 | K. Shimamura Rigid-Polymer Crystals |
| PC23 | C. Xu, Y. Bin, Y. Agari, M. Matsuo Temperature-dependence of Electric Conductivity and Mechanical Properties for Polyethylene-Carbon Black Composite Materials |
| PC24 | Y. Bin, M. Fukuda, K. Fukushima, H.
Kurosu, M. Matsuo Morphology and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE and LMWPE Blends Drawn up to 200 300 Fold |
| PC25 | T. Hashida, M. Shinozaki, M. Matsuo Gelation/Crystallization Mechanism of Isotactic Polypropylene Solutions |
| PC26 | T. Nakashima, M. Matsuo Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Dry Gel Polyethylene Films by Simultaneous Biaxial Stretching |
| PC27 | Y. Agari, M. Shimada, R. Nomura, Y.
Kawasaki Mechanical Properties of Functionally Graded PVC/Poly(alkyl methacrylate) Blends |
| PC28 | A. Haidar, A. Benallal, P. Heuillet Mechanical Behaviour of Carbon Black-Filled Rubber |
| PC29 | U. Anttila, J. Seppälä Compatibilization of PA6/PE Blends with Polyolefins and Elastomers Containing Different Functionalities |
| PC30 | A. Volozhin, J. Subocz Mechanical and Electrical Properties of PET Containing Ferrocene Units |
| PC31 | C. Wilhelm, T.L. Mansfield, J.-P. Autran Fracture Toughness Characterization in Polymer Thin Films |
| PC32 | O. Dukh, L. Matějka, M. Špírková Mechanical Properties of Hydrophilic Gels Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate and Tetraethoxysilane |
| PC33 | M. Raab,
J. Ščudla, A.G. Kozlov, I.T. Moneva, G.K.
Elyashevich Monitoring Structure and Mechanical Properties During Formation of Microporous Polyethylene Membranes |
| PC34 | O. Dukh, L. Matějka, M. Špírková Mechanical Properties of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Systems |
| PC35 | B. Meissner Reinforcement of Styrene-Butadiene Networks by Silica Formed in situ Using the Sol-Gel Process |
| PC36 | B. Meissner Analysis of the Stress-Elongation Behaviour of Elastomeric Networks Using the Inverse Langevin Function-based Theory |
| PC37 | M.
Špírková, L. Matějka, O. Dukh Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Networks |
| PC38 | Z. Bartczak, A.S. Argon, R.E. Cohen, M.
Weinberg Mechanism of Toughness in Filled Semicrystalline Polymers |
| PC39 | E. Piorkowska, J. Kolasinska Effects of Negative Pressure due to Polymer Crystallization |
14:00 LECTURE SESSION 6, Chairpersons: G. CAPACCIO (UNITED
KINGDOM)
M. ILAVSKÝ (CZECH REPUBLIC)
14:00 Main Lecture: ML6
F. LA MANTIA (ITALY)
Mechanical Properties of Recycled Polymers
14:50 Special Lecture: SL10
J.F. GERARD (FRANCE)
From Dynamic Mechanical Properties to Plastic Strain Behaviour of
Epoxy Networks: Effect of the Network Architecture
15:15 Special Lecture: SL11
A.TCHARKHTCHI, J.-P. TROTIGNON, J. VERDU (FRANCE)
Yielding and Fracture in Crosslinked Epoxies
16:00 LECTURE SESSION 7, Chairpersons: S.
SEIDLER (AUSTRIA)
J. KOTEK (CZECH REPUBLIC)
16:00 Main Lecture: ML7
P.J. LEMSTRA (NETHERLANDS)
Processing for Ultimate Properties
16:50 Special Lecture: SL12
D. VESELY, Y. LEE (UNITED KINGDOM)
Polyethylene Embrittlement by Oxidative Degradation
17:15 Main Lecture: ML8
M. RAAB (CZECH REPUBLIC)
Feedback in Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers
19:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: PD1
Mechanical Behaviour of High-Performance Polymers
Discussion leader: A. HILTNER (U.S.A.)
Panellists: E. BAER (U.S.A.), G. CAPACCIO (UNITED KINGDOM), G. MICHLER (GERMANY),
M. RAAB (CZECH REPUBLIC), S.SEIDLER (AUSTRIA)
WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY
09:00 LECTURE SESSION 8, Chairpersons: A. HILTNER (U.S.A.)
I. FORTELNÝ (CZECH REPUBLIC)
09:00 Main Lecture: ML9
S. SEIDLER, W. GRELLMANN (AUSTRIA/GERMANY)
Application of the Crack Resistance Concept to the Toughness
Characterization of High Impact Thermoplastics
09:50 Special Lecture: SL13
P.M. FRONTINI (ARGENTINA)
Load Separation Principle in R-Curve Determination for Ductile
Polymers
10:15 Special Lecture: SL14
J. KUČERA, E.NEZBEDOVÁ (CZECH
REPUBLIC)
Fracture of Notched Polypropylene Specimens under Creep
Conditions
11:00 LECTURE SESSION 9, Chairpersons: A. GALĘSKI (POLAND)
J. BALDRIAN (CZECH REPUBLIC)
11:00 Special Lecture 15
R. DIAZ-CALLEJA, E. RIANDE (SPAIN)
Comparative Study of Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of
Acrylic Polymers Containing 1,3-Dioxacycloaliphatic Structures
11:25 Special Lecture 16
M. ILAVSKÝ, H. VALENTOVÁ, K. BOUCHAL, J. NEDBAL (CZECH
REPUBLIC)
Dynamic Mechanical and Dielectric Behaviour of Liquid-Crystalline
Polyurethanes
11:50 Special Lecture 17
E. VAN DER HEIDE, O.L.J. VAN ASSELEN, G.V.H. INGENBLEEK,
C.A.J. PUTMAN (NETHERLANDS)
Tensile Deformation Behaviour of the Polymer Phase of Flexible
Polyurethane Foams and Polyurethane Elastomers
THURSDAY, 23 JULY
09:00 LECTURE SESSION 10, Chairpersons: G. ELYASHEVICH
(RUSSIA)
J. HOLOUBEK (CZECH REPUBLIC)
09:00 Main Lecture: ML10
J.L. KARDOS, J.C. HALPIN (U.S.A.)
Predicting the Strength and Toughness of Short Fibre Composites
09:50 Special Lecture 18
A. HILTNER, E. BAER (U.S.A.)
New Microlayered Polymer Systems
10:15 Special Lecture 19
E. SCHULZ, G. KALINKA, H. STURM, M. MUNZ (GERMANY)
Investigation of the Mechanical Behaviour of Heterogeneous
Polymeric Systems and Fibre Reinforced Composites Using
Microindentation and Scanning Force Microscopy
11:00 POSTER SESSION: PS2
| PC40 | J. Fähnrich, J. Honskus, M. Ilavský, J.
Nedbal Mechanical and Swelling Behaviour of Charged Poly(vinylpyrolidone) Gels |
| PC41 | A. Havránek, Š. Popelka, B. Gaš Geometration - Motion of a Large Molecule through a Gel |
| PC42 | J. Nedbal, J. Fähnrich, K. Bouchal, A.
Sikora, M. Ilavský Relaxation Behaviour of Liquid-Crystalline Main-Chain Polyurethanes |
| PC43 | H. Valentová, K.Bouchal, A.Sikora,
I.Srnová, J.Baldrian, J.Nedbal, M.Ilavský Structure and Dynamic Mechanical Behaviour of Liquid-crystalline Polyurethanes |
| PC44 | R. Sokol, J. Nedbal, M. Ilavský, J. Kolařík Relaxation Behaviour of Polycarbonate/Poly(styrene - acrylonitrile) Blends |
| PC45 | R. Pozdzal, Z. Roslaniec Mechanical Properties of Multiblock Thermoplastic Elastomers |
| PC46 | Z. Nógellová, B.V. Kokta, I. Chodák The Effect of Crosslinking on the Mechanical Properties of LDPE Filled with Organic Fillers |
| PC47 | F. Rahma Synthesis of Polymeric Coupling Agent (Acrylic Acid Grafted Polypropylene). Study of its Effect on the Properties of PP/CaCO3 and PP/Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6.6 |
| PC48 | E.I. Alexeeva, S.R. Nanushyan Study of Physical-Mechanical Properties of Organosilicon Polyaddition Polymers |
| PC49 | M.C. Cramez, M.J. Oliveira, R.J. Crawford Effect of Nucleating Additives on the Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene |
| PC50 | G. Mamytbekov, M. Řeřichová, K. Bouchal,
Z. Sedláková, M. Ilavský Structure and Mechanical Behaviour of Charged Vinyllactam Hydrogels Prepared by Irradiation |
| PC51 | H. Goering, H. Krüger, M. Bauer Nanoheterogeneous Polyurethane Networks |
| PC52 | H. Goering, H.-E. Carius, M. Bauer, J.
Kotek, M. Raab The Effect of Drawing on the Morphology of Rubber-Modified Polypropylene |
| PC53 | A. Pegoretti, T. Ricco, A. Tecchiolli Non-linear Dynamic Mechanical Behaviour of Filled Elastomers |
| PC54 | A.Pegoretti, L. Fambri Temperature and Strain Rate Effects on the Interfacial Sheare Stress Transfer in Nylon-6/Glass Fiber Composites |
| PC55 | N. Nugay, S. Küsefoglu, B. Erman Static/Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Mica-Reinforced Linear and Star Branched Polybutadiene Composites |
| PC56 | G.I. Zamfirova, D.C. Bassett, J.J.
Janimak Microhardness Measurements of Linear Low Density Polyethylene Deformed in the Region of the Yield Point |
| PC57 | J. Pavlinec, N. Moszner, J. Plaček The Structure, Properties and Termination of Free Radicals in Networks Based on â-Ketoesters and Acrylates |
| PC58 | J.C. Viana, A.M. Cunha, B. Noelle The Effect of the Skin-Core Structure on the Tensile Properties of an Injection Moulded Polypropylene Copolymer |
| PC59 | G.N. Gubanova, V.E.Yudin, T.E.Sukhanova,
V.M.Svetlichnyi, M.E.Vylegzhanina, A.A.Dodenko,
V.V.Kudriavtsev Mechanical Performace and Morphology of Polyimide Semicrystalline Carbon Fiber Composites |
| PC60 | G.N. Gubanova, V.N. Artemjeva, V.E.
Yudin, T.A. Maricheva, V.V. Kudryavtsev Semi-Interpenetrating Polyimide Networks Based on a Thermally Stable Polyimide Binders of the IPO Type |
| PC61 | I. Fortelný, D. Michálková Effect of a Compatibilizer on the Impact Strength and Morphology of Polyethylene/High-Impact Polystyrene Blends |
| PC62 | R. Jeziórska, W. Zieliński Polyamide 6 with Low Hydroscopicity |
| PC63 | R. Jeziórska, W. Zieliński, F. Lembicz, J.
Majszczyk Investigations of Modified (Polyethylene, Polypropylene) Polyamide Blends by Ultrasonic Methods |
| PC64 | J. Kratochvíl, A. Sikora, J. Kotek, M.
Raab Heterogeneity of Crystalline Structure of Injection-Moulded and Drawn Polypropylene Studied by DSC |
| PC65 | C. Bernal, V. Pettarín, L. Fasce, P.
Frontini Impact Evaluation of Polypropylene Copolymer and Homopolymer |
| PC66 | P. Jandura, B.V. Kokta, B. Riedl Properties of Cellulose Ester / Cellulose Fibers - Polyethylene Composites with/without an Initiator |
| PC67 | M.L. Chu, C.W. Yip The Shape Memory Properties and Mechanical Properties of Crosslinked Polycaprolactone |
| PC68 | T. Loutcheva Dimitrova, F.P. La Mantia,
F. Pilati, A. Valenza, A.M. Visco Mechanical Properties of Compatibilized PET/ HDPE Blends |
| PC69 | A.I. Moussienko, N.K. Balabaev, L.I.
Manevitch A Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Plastic Deformation in Polymer Crystals |
| PC70 | A.I. Moussienko The Influence of Dislocations on a Vibrational Spectrum of a Polyethylene Crystals |
| PC71 | A.A. Ol'khov, S.V. Vlasov, A.L.
Iordanskii, L.S. Shibryaeva, N.A. Tarasova, U.J. Hänggi Bacterial Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/Low Density Polyethylene Blends. Structure and Mechanical Properties. |
| PC72 | R. Chatten, R. Pavlu, D. Vesely Application of Finite Element Analysis to Crazing in Polymers |
| PC73 | N. Chikhi, S. Fellahi, M. Bakar Modification of Epoxy Resin Using Rigid (Kaolin) and Rubbery (ATBN) Phases |
| PC74 | I. Kelnar, J. Kotek, M. Stephan, L.
Jakisch, I. Fortelný Fracture Mechanical Analysis of a Polyamide-6/Poly(Styrene-co-Maleic Anhydride/Elastomer) Blend |
| PC75 | O.V. Arzhakova, L.M.Yarysheva,
A.A.Mironova, A.Fedotova, A.L. Volynskii Delocalized Solvent Crazing in Polymers |
| PC76 | L.M. Yarysheva, A.A. Mironova, O.V.
Arzhakova, A.L. Volynskii, N.F. Bakeev Development and Structure of Crazes Produced by Classical Solvent Crazing |
| PC77 | T. Nedkov, F. Lednický, Z. Horák Behaviour of PE/PP Blends at the Low Temperature Cutting by means of SEM |
| PC78 | J. Holoubek Morphology, Light Scattering and Reflectance of Multi-Phase Polymer Systems |
| PC79 | D. Christova, E. Nedkov, F. Lednický Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Structural Foamed LDPE/PP Blends |
| PC80 | V.F. Smirnov, Z.G.Chernorukova,
M.V.Simko, O.N.Smirnova, D.N.Yemelyanov Change of Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials on Biodamages by Microscopic Fungi |
14:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: PD2
Strength and Toughness of Oriented Polymer Systems, Composites, and Blends
Invited discussion leader: H.H. KAUSCH (SWITZERLAND)
Panellists: G. ELYASHEVICH (RUSSIA), A. GALĘSKI (POLAND), J.L. KARDOS (U.S.A.),
J. KOLAŘÍK (CZECH REPUBLIC), P. LEMSTRA (NETHERLANDS)
15:20 LECTURE SESSION 11 Chairpersons: E. BAER (U.S.A..)
M. RAAB (CZECH REPUBLIC)
15:20 Closing Lecture: ML11
G.H. MICHLER (GERMANY)
New Toughening Mechanisms of Polymers
16:10 CLOSING CEREMONY