Mean field theory of nematic order for grafted rods

We consider rod-like polymers which are grafted on a flat surface, such that the grafting sites are mobile. A liquid interface supporting a monolayer of amphiphilic copolymers consisting of rod-like and coil-like parts may realize this model. Using the Onsager approach we find that alignment increas...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of chemical physics 1987-06, Vol.86 (11), p.6550-6555
Hauptverfasser: HALPERIN, A, ALEXANDER, S, SCHECHTER, I
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We consider rod-like polymers which are grafted on a flat surface, such that the grafting sites are mobile. A liquid interface supporting a monolayer of amphiphilic copolymers consisting of rod-like and coil-like parts may realize this model. Using the Onsager approach we find that alignment increases with surface concentration in a continuous fashion. We present diagrams of surface pressure and of nematic order parameter vs surface concentration.
ISSN:0021-9606
1089-7690
DOI:10.1063/1.452397