Diffusion in polymeric systems–A review on free volume theory

This review paper deals the history and development of various theories to predict the diffusion in polymeric systems. The basis and application of various theories with the prediction capabilities are discussed. The most commonly used theory is Vrentas and Duda free volume theory with excellent agreement with experimental data report so far. This theory predicts the data very accurately in rubbery region. However, few modifications have come up in this theory to predict the diffusion above the glass transition with a little success.