Pressure dependence of surface tension of polymer melts under high vacuum

Nature Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thanmayee Shastry, A.P. Ashika, Aum Sagar Panda, An‐Chang Shi, Rong‐Ming Ho
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-70208-6
Cited by: 1
References: 32

Abstract

The surface tension of polymers under ambient or high-pressure conditions has been extensively studied but it remains much less explored under high vacuum conditions. Here the authors study the effect of air pressure on the surface tension of polymer melts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies Polymer Foaming and Composites Polymer Science and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Nature Communications
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
17
Issue
1
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN