Lattice cluster theory for pedestrians: models for random copolymer blends

Authors
Freed, KF Dudowicz, J
Citation
Kf. Freed et J. Dudowicz, Lattice cluster theory for pedestrians: models for random copolymer blends, MACRO SYMP, 149, 2000, pp. 11-16
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA
ISSN journal
10221360 → ACNP
Volume
149
Year of publication
2000
Pages
11 - 16
Database
ISI
SICI code
1022-1360(200001)149:<11:LCTFPM>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
A simplifying version of the lattice cluster theory is formulated for binar y random copolymer A(x)B(1-x)/A(y)B(1-y) blends. The underlying model is ba sed on united atom structures for the individual monomers of A and B specie s. Applications of the theory to saturated poly(butadiene) blends display o nly semiquantitative agreement with experiment. We discuss possible routes to theoretical improvements and experiments that would be helpful in testin g theory.