Recent developments in fully fluctuating field-theoretic simulations of polymer melts and solutions
KT Delaney, GH Fredrickson - The Journal of Physical Chemistry …, 2016 - ACS Publications
We review the latest developments in computational methods for direct simulation of fully
fluctuating field theories of polymeric assemblies. In this context, we describe a newly …
fluctuating field theories of polymeric assemblies. In this context, we describe a newly …
Stabilizing the Frank-Kasper Phases via Binary Blends of AB Diblock Copolymers
The emergence of the complex Frank-Kasper phases from binary mixtures of AB diblock
copolymers is studied using the self-consistent field theory. The relative stability of different …
copolymers is studied using the self-consistent field theory. The relative stability of different …
Multilayer block copolymer meshes by orthogonal self-assembly
Continued scaling-down of lithographic-pattern feature sizes has brought templated self-
assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) into the forefront of nanofabrication research …
assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) into the forefront of nanofabrication research …
Formation of Nonclassical Ordered Phases of -Type Multiarm Block Copolymers
The formation of ordered phases from block copolymers is driven by a delicate balance
between the monomer-monomer interaction and chain configurational entropy. The …
between the monomer-monomer interaction and chain configurational entropy. The …
Thermodynamics and kinetics of defect motion and annihilation in the self-assembly of lamellar diblock copolymers
W Li, M Müller - Macromolecules, 2016 - ACS Publications
The thermodynamics of dislocations in thin films of lamella-forming diblock copolymers and
their climb and glide motions are investigated using single-chain-in-mean-field (SCMF) …
their climb and glide motions are investigated using single-chain-in-mean-field (SCMF) …
Stability of the Frank–Kasper σ-phase in BABC linear tetrablock terpolymers
M Liu, W Li, F Qiu, AC Shi - Soft Matter, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
The phase behavior of B1AB2C tetrablock terpolymer melts is systematically studied using
the self-consistent field theory, focusing on the emergence and stability of the complex Frank …
the self-consistent field theory, focusing on the emergence and stability of the complex Frank …
Understanding the ordering mechanisms of self-assembled nanostructures of block copolymers during zone annealing
Z Cong, L Zhang, L Wang, J Lin - The Journal of Chemical Physics, 2016 - pubs.aip.org
A theoretical method based on dynamic version of self-consistent field theory is extended to
investigate directed self-assembly behaviors of block copolymers subjected to zone …
investigate directed self-assembly behaviors of block copolymers subjected to zone …
Genetic algorithm for discovery of globally stable phases in block copolymers
CL Tsai, KT Delaney, GH Fredrickson - Macromolecules, 2016 - ACS Publications
A method of determining the globally stable morphologies of block copolymers using a
framework composed of a genetic algorithm (GA) in conjunction with self-consistent field …
framework composed of a genetic algorithm (GA) in conjunction with self-consistent field …
Hierarchical superstructures assembled by binary hairy nanoparticles
C Chen, T Zhang, L Zhu, B Zhao, P Tang… - ACS Macro …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Hierarchical superstructures assembled by binary mixed homopolymer-grafted
nanoparticles are investigated by using a self-consistent field theory (SCFT). Our results …
nanoparticles are investigated by using a self-consistent field theory (SCFT). Our results …
Fddd network phase in ABA triblock copolymer melts
W Li, KT Delaney… - Journal of Polymer Science …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Using self‐consistent field theory, we investigate the stability of the orthorhombic Fddd
network phase (O70) in ABA triblock copolymer melt systems. Consistent with previous …
network phase (O70) in ABA triblock copolymer melt systems. Consistent with previous …