Liquid-state theory of anisotropic flexible polymer fluids

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1999 · Journal of Chemical Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.478566· OSTI ID:335574

Pickett, G T; Schweizer, K S ^[1]

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1. Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemistry, and Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, 1304 W. Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801 (United States)

We extend the liquid-state theory of polymer fluids to include anisotropy as a key feature. The formalism is quite general. In determining the structure of anisotropic polymer fluids, it yields thermodynamic information as well. Our first application is to describe the nematic phases of flexible polymers, and to demonstrate a novel lyotropic transition. {copyright} {ital 1999 American Institute of Physics.}

• OSTI ID: 335574
• Journal Information: Journal of Chemical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Chemical Physics Journal Issue: 14 Vol. 110; ISSN JCPSA6; ISSN 0021-9606
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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