Linear Rheological Properties of Poly(Propylene Carbonate) with Different Molecular Weights

Abstract

The linear viscoelastic properties of poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) melts having different molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distributions were studied. Some linear viscoelasticity parameters, including the plateau modulus and zero shear viscosity of PPC, were evaluated. The entanglement molecular weight of PPC was estimated to be 5.9 kg/mol, which is considerably lower than that previously reported for PPC with a broad molecular weight distribution.