Mean-field theory of equilibrium polymerization
- 1 June 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review A
- Vol. 27 (6) , 3342-3344
- https://doi.org/10.1103/physreva.27.3342
Abstract
A mean-field theory of equilibrium polymerization of flexible polymers on a regular lattice with an arbitrary coordination number is presented. A merit of the model is that both polymer rings and excluded volume are incorporated. The drawbacks of the model are discussed.Keywords
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