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Self-consistent field theory of micelle formation by block copolymers
Yuan, X F; Masters, A J; Price, C
Macromolecules. 1992;25(25):6876-84.
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Abstract
A SCF theory was developed to account for the micellization of block copolymers in selective solvents. The mean-field expression used successfully by Edwards in treating the polymer excluded-vol. problem was modified to enable it to be applied to chains in bad solvents without the generation of unrealistically high segment densities. Full consideration was given to the issue of std. states so that a meaningful comparison could be made between theor. and exptl. results. The theory was able to account in a consistent and satisfactory manner for the thermodn. of micellization of 2 styrene-isoprene block copolymers in n-hexadecane which is a selectively bad solvent for polystyrene. [on SciFinder(R)]
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Law (scaling, in SCF theory of micellization of block copolymers); Micelles (of block copolymers, formation of, SCF theory for); Polymers Role: PRP (Properties) (block, micellization of, SCF theory for); Simulation and Modeling (of micellization of block copolymers); Thermodynamics (of micellization of block copolymers, SCF theory for); micelle formation theory block polymer; styrene isoprene copolymer micellization theory
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- CAN 117:234958 36-7 Physical Properties of Synthetic High Polymers Journal 0024-9297 written in English 105729-79-1 (Isoprene-styrene block copolymer) Role: PRP (Properties) (micellization of, in hexadecane, SCF theory in relation to)