Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has short-chain branch (SCB) and long-chain branch (LCB). In particular, the influence of the structure of LCBs on polymer properties is remarkable; however, it has been difficult to precisely analyze LCB structures. In this study, we measured the chain length of LCBs and the distance between branch points of LDPE by atomic force microscopy. Consequently, three LCBs were confirmed in a main chain of 162 nm, and their length were measured as 10, 31, and 18 nm. The positions of the LCBs were 33, 70, and 78 nm from the main-chain end.
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