https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05291
The molecular process by which (i) amorphous or poorly ordered regions of a polymer specimen become incorporated into crystals, or (ii) a change to a more
stable
crystal structure takes place, or (iii) defects within the crystal decrease.Notes:
- secondary crystallizationmay be involved in the reorganization process.
- Reorganization may result from annealing.
- Points (i) and (ii) above may also be called crystal perfection.