Bisphenol-A polycarbonate/dioctyl phthalate blend samples crystallized at a hydrostatic pressure were investigated by WAXD,DSC and SEM measurements.Some novel stereo-open spherulitic structures,i.e.,peony-,cabbage-,seaweed-,and lotus-like spherulites,were observed which belong to a three-dimensional structure and were only composed of crystalline region.The foleded-chain lamellar crystal was proved to be the sub-structure of these spherulites.This study also suggests a new route to grow such crystals so as to promote the understanding of the formation process and mechanism of polymer spherulites.
