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I am so excited to introduce a brand new online course called 10 Weeks of Shakespeare ~ Introductory Course for 7th-12th Grades. 10 Weeks of Shakespeare ~ Introductory Course for 7th-12th Grades. If you have ever tried to teach Shakespeare to your kids, like I have, you may have found it … [Read more...]
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- 2 ounces lean smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/3 cup)
- 3 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with water and bring them to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt and boil over moderately high heat until the potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Oil an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the bacon and cook until most of the fat has been rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the oats and cook, stirring, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and thyme.
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Bring the potato mixture to room temperature. Cut the potato mixture into 4 squares, then cut each square in half again. Carefully lift the cakes out of the dish with an offset metal spatula. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil until shimmering. Spread the flour in a shallow bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Carefully dredge each potato cake in the flour; shake off any excess. Add the potato cakes to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 2 minutes. Turn the cakes and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Cook the cakes until richly browned and heated through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the potato cakes to a platter and serve hot.

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No sooner did we post an item about an ill-advised promotional tchotchke that another one has popped up on the radar. But unlike the previous gadget, this one isn't of dubious value because of anachronistic timing; rather, it would be questionable no matter when it came out.
The reason: It's a paper clip dispenser. Not that we have anything against paper clips, mind you, but we can't exactly see the point of a dispenser that's also a pen holder with USB ports.
Hong Kong-based Earth Trek is trying to cast this in the best possible light, referring to it as a "3-in-1 stationery item" available in five colors. But if they're going to take this tack, the least they can do is provide a place to keep one's beer.


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The work of Health & Emergency Management Services (HEMS) extends across the university. In addition to promoting fire safety in the residence halls, HEMS is responsible for helping members of the university maintain a safe work environment regardless of their job on campus. Furthermore, HEMS assists the University in creating and maintaining emergency operations plans, as well as preparing for and staying informed of all emergencies that may affect University operations.
The sampling of resources below indicates this broad range of responsibility.
Campus Advisories is the university's primary website used for communicating emergency preparedness and incident-related information to the GW community.
HEMS partners with several internal divisions and departments to offer a wide-range of emergency communications systems, collectively known as GW Alert. Students, faculty, staff, and affiliates can receive text message and email alerts by registering through GWeb (Banner).
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In January of 2008, H&S upgraded an existing University program by installing over 135 additional automatic external defibrillators (AED) in highly trafficked buildings on its Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia campuses. This program is part of a proactive effort to make GW a safer place to learn, work, and live. The new university-wide program makes certain that immediate care is available to victims of sudden cardiac arrest on GW campuses.
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Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers in External Fields
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1 Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers in External Fields DISSERTATION zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades eines Doktors der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) im Fach Chemie der Fakultät für Biologie, Chemie und Geowissenschaften der Universität Bayreuth vorgelegt von Alexander Böker geboren in Frankfurt/Main Bayreuth, 2002
2 Die vorliegende Arbeit wurde in der Zeit von März 1999 bis Juli 2002 in Bayreuth an den Lehrstühlen für Physikalische Chemie II und Makromolekulare Chemie II unter der Betreuung von Herrn Prof. Dr. Georg Krausch und Herrn Prof. Dr. Axel H.E. Müller angefertigt. Vollständiger Abdruck der von der Fakultät für Biologie, Chemie und Geowissenschaften der Universität Bayreuth zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades eines Doktors der Naturwissenschaften genehmigten Dissertation. Promotionsgesuch eingereicht am: Zulassung durch die Promotionskommission: Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium: Amtierender Dekan: Prof. Dr. P. Rösch Prüfungsausschuß: Prof. Dr. K. Seifert (Vorsitzender) Prof. Dr. G. Krausch (Erstgutachter) Prof. Dr. A.H.E. Müller (Zweitgutachter) Prof. Dr. P. Strohriegl Prof. Dr. G. Platz
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5 There are more things in heaven and earth, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W. Shakespeare
7 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction Microphase Separation of Block Copolymers Theoretical Models for Phase Separation in AB Diblock Copolymers Surface-Induced Microdomain Structures in Thin block Copolymer Films Alignment of Block Copolymer Microstructures Shear Alignment Electric Field Alignment Electrothermodynamics of Microphase-Separated Block Copolymers Structure of this Thesis Methods Synthesis Anionic Polymerization Fundamentals of Anionic Polymerization Molecular Weight Distribution and Mechanism Kinetics Characterization Scanning Force Microscopy (SFM) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Fundamentals of Transmission Electron Microscopy Staining of Polymer Samples Radiation Damage Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) Fundamentals of Scattering Small-angle X-Ray Scattering on Microphase-Separated Block Copolymers Setup of Synchrotron-SAXS Beamline (ID02A, ESRF, Grenoble) Nanoscopic Surface Patterns from Functional ABC Triblock Copolymers Introduction Experimental Section Solvents and Materials Synthesis of 2-[(Trimethylsilyl)oxy]ethyl methacrylate (TMS-HEMA) Block Copolymerizations Methods 42 I
8 Table of Contents 3.4. Results and Discussion Bulk Morphology of ABC Block Copolymers Thin Films of ABC Block Copolymers Ultrathin Films Annealed Ultrathin Films Concentration Dependence of Pattern Formation Scaling Analysis Striped Patterns Island-like Patterns Conclusion Wetting of Chemically Nanopatterned Model Surfaces Introduction Experimental Section Materials and Methods Sample Preparation Results Stability of Polystyrene Films on a Triblock Copolymer Model Surface Annealing Solvent Vapor Treatment Discussion Conclusion Large Scale Domain Alignment of a Block Copolymer from Solution using Electric Fields Introduction Experimental Section Results Films Cast at Zero Electric Field Films Cast in the Presence of an Electric Field Discussion Conclusion 97 II
9 Table of Contents 6. Microscopic Mechanisms of Electric Field Induced Alignment of Block Copolymer Microdomains Introduction Experimental Section Synthesis Sample Preparation Viscosity Measurements Synchrotron Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (Synchrotron-SAXS) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Calculation of Order Parameters Results Concentration Dependence of Structure Formation Reorientation Behavior of PS-b-PI in Toluene Kinetics and Mechanism of Microphase Orientation Concentration Dependence Electric Field Strength Dependence Temperature Dependence Discussion Conclusion The Influence of Phase Separation and Dielectric Contrast on the Electric Field Induced Orientation of Lamellar AC and ABC Block Copolymer Solutions Introduction Experimental Section Results Concentration Dependence of the Microdomain Structure in Solution Reorientation Behavior of PS-b-PHEMA-b-PMMA in THF Kinetics of Microphase Orientation Concentration Dependence Electric Field Strength Dependence Kinetic Behavior of PS-b-PMMA Diblock Copolymer Discussion Conclusion 152 III
10 Table of Contents 8. Electric Field Induced Alignment of High Molecular Weight AB and ABC Block Copolymers with High Dielectric Contrast Introduction Experimental Section Synthesis Results and Discussion Polystyrene-b-poly(2-vinyl pyridine) S 50 V Concentration Dependence of the Microdomain Structure in Solution Reorientation Behavior Kinetics of Microphase Orientation Polystyrene-b-poly(tert-butyl methacrylate) S 50 T Polystyrene-b-poly(2-vinyl pyridine)-b-poly(tert-butyl methacrylate) S 27 V 35 T and S 16 V 21 T Conclusion Summary/Zusammenfassung List of Publications 181 IV
11 Chapter 1 Introduction 1. Introduction In this thesis the potential of external fields for guided self-assembly of block copolymer microdomains is investigated. Microphase-separated block copolymers usually exhibit wellordered structures on the mesoscale. However, in the absence of external fields typically an isotropic grain structure is obtained characterized by a random distribution of microdomain orientations. In the present work both surface fields and electric fields are used to overcome this drawback and macroscopically align the block copolymer mesostructures. Some studies on thin films have shown that external interfaces can align the block copolymer morphology, given that the interface selectively attracts one of the constituent blocks 1,2. In these cases, the geometry of thin film morphologies does not lead to lateral surface patterns as the lower surface tension component typically assembles at the film surface and covers the whole film. In the first part of this work, we demonstrate how surface fields can be used to generate stable two-dimensional surface patters via adsorption of ultrathin block copolymer layers onto a polar substrate. In order to achieve large scale alignment throughout a macroscopically large thin film or bulk sample, several techniques have been used in the last decades. In the bulk, an external mechanical field, i.e. shear, has been proven to be a successful technique 3-7. Alignment of microdomains by application of electric fields has also been investigated in the recent past 8,9. So far, all these experiments have been conducted in the melt. Here, however, large electric fields (10 30 kv/mm) are required. We therefore focused on the investigation of electric field alignment of block copolymer solutions, aiming to establish a new method for large scale microdomain alignment in thin films and in bulk. The electric field strengths needed are about one order of magnitude smaller than required for melt processing. The kinetics of microdomain alignment in concentrated block copolymer solutions, the temperature and electric field strength dependence, and the threshold field strengths for different systems were investigated. Finally, the competing interaction between surface and electric fields was studied. 1
12 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1. Microphase separation of block copolymers Block copolymers composed of immiscible components microphase-separate to generate structures on a mesoscopic scale, e.g. on a length scale of several tens of nanometers. Typically grains of such microdomains are formed which exhibit a regular order 10. Macroscopic phase separation cannot occur since the blocks of the copolymer are chemically connected at a junction point. The emerging microdomains of A-rich and B-rich regions of a diblock copolymer maintain their own characteristics, e.g. they stay in the amorphous state, behave as a glass or an elastomer or exhibit a liquid crystalline phase. The tendency to form microphase-separated domains is governed by two counteracting driving forces: One is the tendency to minimize the unfavorable interaction energy between the different segments via the formation of A- and B-rich regions. Thereby, the smallest possible interface to volume ratio is achieved, thus minimizing the unfavorable interfacial free energy per unit volume. On the other hand, as microphase separation is associated with a significant stretching of the respective block copolymer chains, i.e. loss of translational and configurational entropy, an entropic energy penalty has to be balanced by the gain in energy from the reduction of the interfacial area. In the past, theoretical models for the microphase separation of block copolymers have been developed for AB diblock copolymers In the following, we will consider the relevant parameters, which influence the phase behavior of AB diblock copolymers: The overall degree of polymerization, N, the volume fractions of the individual blocks (φ A, φ B = 1-φ A ), the individual segment lengths of the monomers, and the A-B segment-segment interaction, described by the Flory-Huggins parameter, χ. The product χn is used to express the enthalpic-entropic balance and it parameterizes the block copolymer phase along with the volume fraction, φ, of the copolymer segments. In principle, the latter parameter determines which morphology is obtained as long as the block copolymer remains in the range of an ordered phase. Besides the volume fraction of the block copolymer components, the Flory-Huggins interaction parameter, χ, plays an important role for the description of the phase separation of block copolymers. Especially in the theory of the formation of complex morphologies in ABC triblock copolymers, the surface tension, γ, which is proportional to χ, is used as a parameter for the miscibility of the different segments (Equation 1-1). Both parameters are readily derived in good approximation from the cohesive energy density. 2
13 Chapter 1 Introduction γ ij χ ij Equation 1-1 γij: χij: surface tension between the segments i and j of a block copolymer Flory-Huggins-interaction parameter between the segments i and j of a block copolymer The Flory-Huggins interaction parameter is derived from experiments or can be calculated from the solubility parameters of both components, i and j, using the van-laar-hildebrand- Equation (Equation 1-2): V χ ( ) 2 ij = δi δ Equation 1-2 j RT δ I,j : solubility parameter for the segments i and j of a block copolymer [(cal/cm 3 )] 1/2 V: molar segment volume, calculated by the mean value of the molar volume of both segments (i and j), which are derived from the molar mass of the repeating unit and the density [cm 3 /mol] R: universal gas constant 2 [cal/(k mol)] T: temperature [K] Theoretical models for phase separation in AB diblock copolymers As described above, χ and N play an important role for the formation of phase-separated structures in block copolymers. Depending on the degree of incompatibility, the product χn defines regimes of weak segregation (weak segregation limit, WSL, χn 10), intermediate segregation, and strong segregation (SSL, χn» 10). Based on the classical division of AB diblock copolymers into the WSL and SSL, different models for the phase behavior have been developed: In the case that χn is significantly smaller than unity, entropic effects dominate over the tendency of the block copolymer to minimize the unfavorable interfacial energy of two different segments. Consequently, the formation of a mixed, isotropic phase is observed and the chain segments of both components penetrate into each other. With an increase of the product χn by either a higher incompatibility or a larger degree of polymerization, a correlation hole occurs in the polymer melt with a fluctuation length scale, D, proportional to the radius of gyration (Equation 1-3). 3
14 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 D R N Equation 1-3 G D: fluctuation length scale [nm] R G : radius of gyration of the block copolymer [nm] N: degree of polymerization These fluctuations can be regarded as the origin of the formation of a microphaseseparated structure, 14 and result from the tendency of the connected polymer chains to minimize the amount of unfavorable interactions. Figure 1-1: Sinusoidal composition profile for phase-separated AB diblock copolymers in the weak segregation limit (WSL) 11 d: length of repeating unit in the composition profile a: thickness of the shared interface of the two components ρ(a), ρ(b): density profile of the components A and B in the different phases With further increase of the product χn, the weak segregation limit (WSL) is reached where the disorder to order phase transition (ODT) is observed. The individual domains in the ordered microstructures are enriched with one component, indicated by an approximately sinusoidal composition profile for both components (Figure 1-1). Similar to the length scale fluctuation of the mixed block copolymer, the dimensions of the microphase-separated structure are expected to scale with the square root of the overall degree of polymerization (Equation 1-4). This fact results from the Gaussian conformation assumed for the chains D R N Equation 1-4 G D: domain size [nm] 4
15 Chapter 1 Introduction A phase diagram for weakly segregated diblock copolymers was first calculated by Leibler using Landau's mean-field approximation 14. He compared the free energy of different ordered phases with respect to the disordered phase. His theory predicts that for all diblock copolymers with asymmetric composition (φ A 0.5), a microphase separation from the disordered into the metastable body-centered cubic structure (BCC) occurs. According to the phase diagram in Figure 1-2, a transition to the thermodynamically stable hexagonal and lamellar phases is expected upon further increase of the product χn. Only for symmetrical diblock copolymers (φ A = 0.5), a direct first-order transition from the disordered to the lamellar phase is expected. Φ Α Figure 1-2: Phase diagram for diblock copolymers in the weak segregation (WSL) limit calculated by Leibler 14 LAM: lamellar microphase HEX: hexagonal microphase (cylinders) BCC: body-centered cubic microphase (spheres) DIS: disordered phase φ A : volume fraction of component A in the diblock copolymer Diblock copolymers belonging to the regime of the strong segregation limit (SSL, χn»10) show a strong incompatibility of the two segments, which is indicated by a large value for χ. Even for small N, phase separation occurs, the interphases between the domains are narrow and well separated, and nearly pure A and B microdomains are obtained as illustrated in Figure 1-3. The function, which describes the composition profile over the regime of phase separation, resembles a step function with values of one and zero, corresponding to the two regions of the particular pure component. 5
16 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-3: Characteristic composition profile in the case of strong segregation limits (SSL) 11 d: length of repeating unit in the composition profile a: thickness of the shared interface of the two components ρ(a), ρ(b): density profile of the components A and B in the different phases The interaction energy associated with the contacts between A and B segments is localized in these interfacial regions. In order to maintain a homogenous segment density, the tendency of the system to minimize the total area of such an interface has to be accompanied by an extended chain configuration near the interface. These opposing forces in the minimization of enthalpic energy and entropic penalty lead to perturbed chain configurations and microdomain periods D: 12, N 3 χ 6 D Equation 1-5 A comparison of Equation 1-5 and Equation 1-4 leads to the conclusion that the effect of extended chain configuration in the SSL accounts for the N 2/3 dependence of the domain size on the degree of polymerization. Matsen and Bates 16 successfully combined the two limiting cases of WSL and SSL using the self-consistent field theory developed by Helfand and Wasserman 17. Their calculations established a phase diagram for microphase-separation of diblock copolymers including the formation of the lately discovered gyroid structure and the corresponding order-order transitions (Figure 1-4). The structures of the different thermodynamically stable microphases for AB diblock copolymers are presented in Figure 1-5. While the lamellar, body-centered cubic, and hexagonal microphases have been known for a long time, the gyroid phase was discovered independently by two groups in ,19 Recently, it turned out that the gyroid phase is the only thermodynamically stable phase between lamellae and cylinders. Other morphologies, 6
17 Chapter 1 Introduction such as OBDD (ordered bicontinuous double diamond) or hexagonal perforated layer (HPL), are meanwhile considered as transient or 'long-lived' metastable phases. 20,21 Figure 1-4: Phase diagram for diblock copolymers in the strong segregation limit (SSL) as calculated by Matsen et al. 16 ll: lamellar microphase hex: hexagonal microphase BCC: body-centered cubic microphase CPS: centered packed spheres DIS: disordered phase φ A : volume fraction of component A in the diblock copolymer BCC CYL GYR LAM GYR CYL BCC φ a Figure 1-5: Thermodynamic equilibrium morphologies in AB diblock copolymers depending on the volume fraction of component A. BCC: spheres, arranged on a body centered cubic lattice HEX: cylinders, arranged on a hexagonal lattice GYR: gyroid, biscontinuous phase LAM: lamellar structure 7
18 Chapter 1 Introduction Symmetric diblock copolymers (φ A = 0.5) arrange into a lamellar phase (LAM), with alternating layers of the constituent blocks. The increase of the volume fraction of one component leads to more asymmetrical copolymers, for which a bicontinuous cubic gyroid phase (GYR) is observed. A phase of hexagonal-packed cylinders (HEX) and a body-centered (BCC) cubic phase occur with a further increase of the volume fraction of the matrix component. Simultaneously, the interfacial curvature increases on changing the morphology from the LAM to the BCC phase. ll dl B u-c i c ml c i c c i c S M hel s o s s o c c a c ls lc s o s Figure 1-6: Ternary phase diagramm of SBM triblock copolymers, color according to staining witht OsO 4. PS: grey, PB: black, PMMA: white. With ABC triblock copolymers the situation is even more complex, as not only AB contacts play a role but also AC and BC interactions. As a result there is a rich variety of triblock copolymer structures. Pioneering work on ABC triblock copolymers was done by Arai et al. 22, Mogi et al and Stadler et al (Figure 1-6). Other types of block copolymers (e.g. star-, brush-like or dendritic) also can increase the variety of morphologies 29. A detailed discussion of this field is, however, far beyond the scope of this introduction. 8
19 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2. Surface Induced Microdomain Structures in Thin Block Copolymer Films Ultrathin films of polystyrene-b-poly(2-vinyl pyridine) block copolymers can selfassemble into surface induced nanopatterns due to strongly different affinities of the polymer blocks towards a substrate 30,31. A very characteristic aspect of these patterns is the fact that the anchoring block adsorbs so strongly on the substrate that its conformation is transformed to a two dimensional coil. This, from the entropic point of view very unfavorable state can be realized because of an enthalpic gain due to the interactions between polymer and substrate. The adsorbing block is stretched in its lateral dimensions to such a degree that the non adsorbing cannot follow. The gain in enthalpy that would result from wetting the surface formed by the polar block is not sufficient to allow for chain stretching. Therefore, the non adsorbing block dewets the adsorbed layer and forms small isolated clusters. From this description it becomes clear that these surface patterns are only formed, if the adsorbing blocks form a large number of contacts with the substrate 32. This is only the case for ultrathin films, in thicker block copolymer films, the surface is in contact with more polymer chains and the number of contacts per chain and the stretching of the adsorbing blocks is reduced, so the block copolymers can adopt a layered structure parallel to the substrate 33. The approach presented in this work relies on ABC triblock copolymers with a selectively adsorbing short middle block (e.g. poly(2-vinyl pyridine) or poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)) and polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate) end blocks. Based on recent mean field calculations by Pickett and Balasz, we expect this middle block to facilitate the generation of well-defined lateral morphologies 34. In chapter 3 a detailed investigation of the surface structures and their size scaling will be presented, describing the parameters that can be used to control the domain spacing of different morphologies. These parameters are the polymer composition, the film thickness and the concentration of the polymer solution from which the film is prepared. The influence of these parameters is demonstrated in chapter Alignment of Block Copolymer Microstructures Control of the orientation of a block copolymer microstructure allows the development of polymeric materials with novel and interesting properties. Anisotropic mechanical, optical, 9
20 Chapter 1 Introduction electrical or mass transport properties can be tailored by proper orientation of the block copolymer microstructure. Alignment of glassy microphase-separated cylinders in a rubbery matrix gives a material with a glassy modulus along the cylindrical axis and a rubbery modulus along the transverse directions 35. If the cylinders are made conductive, the material becomes a directional conductor Quantum dots or wires could be made from block copolymers with a spherical or cylindrical microstructure. The birefringence inherent in lamellar or cylindrical block copolymers could be useful for optical applications. Alignment of microstructures also is desirable for scientific investigations because interpretation of experiments, e.g. transmission electron microscopy, is simplified when the microstructure is uniformly oriented Shear Alignment Commonly, the long-range order of the microdomains of a block copolymer is perturbed by defects. If the microphase-separated state is formed from a disordered state in the absence of a strong aligning field, the resulting grains nucleating at different centers will exhibit various randomly distributed orientations. This finally leads to defects at the grain boundaries like wall and line defects and curvature. In the past, many research groups have shown that macroscopic alignment of lamellar and cylindrical microstructures can be achieved by flow Most studies have focused on shear which is easily applied. The variety of observed alignments has been explained by several mechanisms, including rotation of ordered regions (grains), disordering of regions that are destabilized by flow-induced deformation, followed by reordering in a preferred alignment direction In oscillatory shear experiments, the direction of alignment depends on the amplitude and frequency of shear and on temperature 48,49. Under certain conditions, the normal vector of lamellar microdomains aligns in the flow gradient direction ( parallel alignment), other conditions lead to alignment along the vorticity direction ( perpendicular alignment). Patel et al. 45 proposed that the mechanical contrast between the two microdomains is a primary consideration in choice of alignment direction. Koppi et al. 47 suggested that the vorticity in shear induces instabilities in the parallel lamellae and thus favors perpendicular alignment. All these considerations indicate, that the behavior of block copolymer microstructures under flow is quite complex. 10
21 Chapter 1 Introduction From a practical point of view, the most prominent procedures devised in the past are, for example, Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS) and roll-casting Electric Field Alignment Flow provides a strong aligning force. However, because of boundary constraints and conditions of continuity, the potential for flow-induced orientation is limited. Electric fields provide a weaker aligning force but offer the advantage of local alignment control by application of spatially specific electric fields. For these reasons, electric fields may provide a unique pathway to new applications for block copolymers. In addition, electric field alignment is scientifically interesting because the driving force for alignment is much simpler than that induced by flow. Studies of field alignment can be used to learn about materials properties like defect mobilities and give straightforward insight into alignment mechanisms. Investigations on solvent-based systems of different block copolymers will be described in chapters 5 to Electrothermodynamics of Microphase-Separated Block Copolymers As an example we consider a block copolymer filling the gap between parallel, planar electrodes. The electrodes are held at a constant potential by a voltage source. Therefore, the free energy of the system contains an electrostatic contribution 54 : F 1 = F0 ( r) E( r) 8 ε π V 2 d 3 r Equation 1-6 F 0 : free energy in the absence of an electric field ε(r): local dielectric constant E(r): electric field The integration is over the volume of the material, V. According to this expression, materials with a high dielectric constant are attracted to regions of high field strength, in order to maximize the magnitude of the negative electrostatic contribution to the free energy. Different composition patterns within a block copolymer material and the associated spatially varying local dielectric constant produce different patterns of electric field. The consequence is a composition-pattern dependent electrostatic 11
22 Chapter 1 Introduction contribution to the free energy. Certain orientations of the composition pattern are thermodynamically favored over others. The forces that give rise to preferred orientations arise from field-induced polarization charges resulting from gradients in the dielectric constants. Using Maxwell s equation for dielectric materials, we find that polarization charges exist wherever the gradient in the dielectric constant has a component in the direction of the applied field. We will now consider the two different microdomain orientations of a lamellar AB diblock copolymer parallel and perpendicular to the electrodes. For the parallel orientation, symmetry in the transverse direction dictates a vertical electric field everywhere with the continuity condition at the AB interface: ε A E A = ε B E B, Equation 1-7 where ε A and ε B are the dielectric constants of the materials A and B, and E A and E B are the electric field strengths in regions of the materials A and B. The discontinuity in the field strength at the phase boundaries arises from excess polarization charges. The total voltage drop across the lamellae must equal the applied voltage, V: E A φ A d + E B φ B d = V, Equation 1-8 Where φ A and φ B are the volume fractions of components A and B and d is the electrode spacing. Equations 1-7 and 1-8 yield the field strengths: V 1 E A = d φbε A φ A + ε B V 1, E B = d φ Aε B φ B + ε A Equation 1-9 Knowing the field strength, the electrostatic contribution to the free energy can be derived from Equation 1-6: F F0 = ( ) ( ) = 8 ε r E r d r ε h π 8π V d 1 V 2 V Equation 1-10 where ε h is the harmonic average of the dielectric constants: 12
23 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 ε h φ A = ε A φb + ε B Equation 1-11 This gives the effective dielectric constant of the material in the parallel orientation. If the lamellae are perpendicular to the electrode surfaces, all the interfaces are parallel to the electric field and thus there will be no excess polarization charges. The field will be a constant V/d throughout the material. The electrostatic contribution to the free energy can be calculated as F 2 1 V 3 1 V F0 = ( ) = 8 ε r d r ε a π d 8π V d 2 V Equation 1-12 where ε a is the arithmetic average of the dielectric constants: ε a = φ A ε A + φ B ε B Equation 1-13 This is the effective dielectric constant of the material in the perpendicular orientation. As the arithmetic mean of the dielectric constant always matches or exceeds the harmonic mean, the perpendicular orientation always represents the lower energy state: ε a - ε h = (ε A - ε B ) 2 φ Aφ B φ ε + φ ε B A A B 0 Equation 1-14 The effective dielectric constant for an arbitrary orientation where the lamellar normal vector forms a tilt angle, θ, with respect to the vertical can be expressed as follows: ε eff (θ) = ε a + (ε h - ε a )cos 2 θ Equation 1-15 The material experiences a torque whenever the lamellae are not perpendicular to the electrodes. The torque arises from the forces of attraction between the excess polarization charges at the interfaces and the charges on the electrodes. In the above considerations, the anisotropic behavior of the block copolymer microstructure arises from shape and not from molecular anisotropy. In contrast to work by Gurovich 55-57, contributions to the electrostatic free energy from the alignment and stretching 13
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A Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela AC will be held at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday 10 December 2013.
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Kitty's Lake House is a 3 season lakefront home with spectacular views of the sun setting over the mountains and the last hundred miles of the Appalachian Trail traversing Mount Katahdin. One of the most unique properties in the area, this home sleeps up to 10 with all the beauty Maine has to offer right outside the front door. Hike the tallest peak in Maine (Mt Katahdin), the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas),whitewater raft class 5 rapids down the West Branch of the Penobscot River or just relax on the beach out front on pristine South Twin Lake.
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Welcome to Kitty's Lake House, the home I designed and built in honor of the memory of my Mother, who was as unique as you will find this place and the breathtaking spot it rests on. I grew up in Millinocket and moved to southern Maine where I work as a high school art teacher. My vacations always brought me home to this amazing place and this gave me the incentive to build this one of a kind property.
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We had a fantastic long weekend at this amazing lakeside home! The open-concept kitchen and living space was great fun to hang out in for shared time over cooking/eating meals, relaxing and recovering from a fantastic day of hiking in nearby Baxter State Park. There was something interesting to look at and wonder about in every space--so unique and beautiful! It is well maintained and relaxing and comfortable. The upper library space was a cozy space to read and sip a glass of wine. The sunset over the mountains and lake was spectacular! I can't wait to go back....
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We had the privilege of staying at Kitty's Lake House for three nights in October as nine of us got together and celebrated our seventh bi-annual Cousin Reunion. We came from all over the country.........Oregon, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois and Maine!! The venue was perfect for us and we enjoyed every minute there even though the weather didn't cooperate. Kim was a delight to work with and he went out of his way to make our stay special. We would love to come back!!!
Millinocket is called the "magic city" and this cabin, a short distance from town, is pure magic. From the moment I entered, viewing the lake from the spectacular great room window, I knew that the week was going to be amazing. The cabin, itself, wraps you in a beautiful, creative space. The lake is calming and peaceful with sunrises and sunsets that open and close the days with promise and appreciation. I recorded the calling of the loons to sustain me until I can return.
The owner is readily available. Your calls will be returned promptly. We had no problems. Thank you for sharing this magical place.
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Great side dish for any meat dinner; can be served with your Easter ham, is a great substitute for the ordinary baked potato at your summer BBQ or can be served with any other dinner, anytime.
Top Review by SaraFish
Very easy and yummy. I used 2 pounds of fresh diced potatoes and increased the cooking time by about 10 minutes and it was perfect! I substituted cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom and it was delicious. I also doubled the onions and I used margarine instead of butter. My only comment is the casserole was quite oily - maybe that was because I used margarine. I think you could sugnificantly cut back on the margarine (maybe even eliminate it altogether) because the soup and sour cream mixture provides plenty of moisture. I also topped the casserole with another small handful of cheese when there was about 10 minutes of cooking time left. Bottom line - a big time hit at my house! Rich, creamy and cheesy!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 lbs frozen hash browns (I use the diced kind)
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4 cup diced onion
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions See How It's Made
- Defrost potatoes, melt butter, and mix together all ingredients.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour in a 9x13 baking dish.
- From Carol, I sprinkle it with paprika before baking.