Statistical thermodynamics of block copolymers: Network statistics
- 1 February 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B
- Vol. 17 (2) , 181-189
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00222348008213119
Abstract
The swelling behavior of a lamellar domain system of an ABA block copolymer is treated, with account taken of the relative population of the B chains as “loops” and “bridges.” The swelling behavior is not a sensitive function of these configurations, since both types in condensed systems are elastically effective, in contrast to the behavior of isolated chains.Keywords
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