Efficient solution of the self-consistent field theory for block copolymer fluids displaying Schulz-Flory polydispersity.
We develop a new formulation of polymer self-consistent field theory for polydisperse copolymer fluids satisfying the Schulz-Flory distribution. The result we obtain is remarkably simple and quickly solved numerically. The computational effort scales inversely with the width of the Schulz-Flory distribution. This suggests a significant saving in computational effort when compared with existing approximate solutions of the polymer self-consistent field equations for polydispersed systems.
Woodward
Clifford E
CE
School of Physical, Environmental and Chemical Sciences, University College, University of New South Wales, ADFA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia. c.woodward@adfa.edu.au
Forsman
Jan
J