polymerdispersed
Polymerdispersed describes materials in which droplets, particles, or other domains of a second phase are dispersed within a polymer matrix. The dispersed phase can be liquid, solid, or gas, and the resulting morphology often consists of droplets or a co-continuous structure embedded in the polymer host. The term is used across polymer science to refer to systems produced by phase separation, emulsification, or in-situ formation during polymerization or solvent evaporation.
Common examples include polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs), where micron- to submicron-scale liquid-crystal droplets are embedded
Preparation methods vary and include blending immiscible polymers followed by phase separation, solvent casting with phase
Applications are broad and include smart materials such as polymer dispersed liquid crystal devices, optical filters,
Advantages of polymerdispersed systems include versatile processing and tunable mechanical and optical properties through control of