Authors
Citation
F. Schmid et al., Theoretical modeling of Langmuir monolayers, COLL SURF A, 149(1-3), 1999, pp. 301-306
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
ISSN journal
09277757
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Volume
149
Issue
1-3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
301 - 306
Database
ISI
SICI code
0927-7757(19990415)149:1-3<301:TMOLM>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We study coarse-grained continuum models for Langmuir monolayers by self-co
nsistent held theory and by Monte Carlo simulations. Amphiphilic molecules
are represented by stiff chains of monomers with one end grafted to a plana
r surface. In particular, we discuss the origin of successive fluid-fluid t
ransitions, the possible origin of tilt order and the factors which determi
ne the direction of tilt. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserve
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