title: Analytical theory of ideal polydisperse polymers at interfaces.
abstract: We use a recently developed continuum theory to present an exact treatment of the interfacial properties of ideal polymers displaying Schulz-Flory polydispersity. Our results are remarkably compact and can be derived from the properties of equilibrium, ideal polymers at interfaces. We apply our theory to a number of cases, including, non-adsorbing and adsorbing surfaces, as well as telechelic chains.
authors.affiliation: School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences, University College, University of New South Wales, ADFA, Canberra, ACT, Australia. c.woodward@adfa.edu.au
authors.forename: Clifford E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Woodward
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Forsman
mesh_terms: D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013816:Thermodynamics
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers