Efficient computation of the structural phase behavior of block copolymers
A numerical implementation of self-consistent mean-field theory for the structural phase
behavior of block copolymers is proposed. Our scheme does not require a priori …
behavior of block copolymers is proposed. Our scheme does not require a priori …
Combinatorial screening of complex block copolymer assembly with self-consistent field theory
F Drolet, GH Fredrickson - Physical Review Letters, 1999 - APS
We describe a numerical implementation of self-consistent mean field theory for block
copolymers that requires no assumption of the mesophase symmetry. The method is …
copolymers that requires no assumption of the mesophase symmetry. The method is …
Discovering ordered phases of block copolymers: New results from a generic Fourier-space approach
A generic Fourier-space approach to solve the self-consistent field theory of block
copolymers is developed. This approach is based on the fact that, for any computational box …
copolymers is developed. This approach is based on the fact that, for any computational box …
Improved numerical algorithm for exploring block copolymer mesophases
KØ Rasmussen, G Kalosakas - Journal of Polymer Science Part …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
We present an improved algorithm of the self‐consistent mean‐field implementation that has
been recently proposed for the calculation of block copolymer self‐assembly. Without …
been recently proposed for the calculation of block copolymer self‐assembly. Without …
Self-consistent field theory of block copolymers with conformational asymmetry
JD Vavasour, MD Whitmore - Macromolecules, 1993 - ACS Publications
Using self-consistent mean field theory, we have investigated the effects of conformational
asymmetry on the phase diagram of diblock copolymers, considering spherical, cylindrical …
asymmetry on the phase diagram of diblock copolymers, considering spherical, cylindrical …
Influence of chain rigidity on the phase behavior of wormlike diblock copolymers
Y Jiang, JZY Chen - Physical review letters, 2013 - APS
We utilize the wormlike chain model in the framework of the self-consistent field theory to
investigate the influence of chain rigidity on the phase diagram of AB diblock copolymers in …
investigate the influence of chain rigidity on the phase diagram of AB diblock copolymers in …
Morphology and phase diagram of complex block copolymers: linear triblock copolymers
P Tang, F Qiu, H Zhang, Y Yang - Physical Review E, 2004 - APS
Using a real space implementation of the self-consistent field theory for the polymeric
system, we explore microphases of ABC linear triblock copolymers. For the sake of …
system, we explore microphases of ABC linear triblock copolymers. For the sake of …
Self-consistent calculations of block copolymer solution phase behavior
CI Huang, TP Lodge - Macromolecules, 1998 - ACS Publications
We present a theoretical study of the influence of solvent on ordered block copolymer
solutions. The phase behavior is examined as a function of solvent selectivity, temperature …
solutions. The phase behavior is examined as a function of solvent selectivity, temperature …
Discovering new ordered phases of block copolymers
Y Bohbot-Raviv, ZG Wang - Physical review letters, 2000 - APS
We propose a new and general method for discovering novel ordered phases of block
copolymer melts. The method involves minimizing a free energy functional in an arbitrary …
copolymer melts. The method involves minimizing a free energy functional in an arbitrary …
Symmetric diblock copolymers in thin films. I. Phase stability in self-consistent field calculations and Monte Carlo simulations
T Geisinger, M Müller, K Binder - The Journal of chemical physics, 1999 - pubs.aip.org
We investigate the phase behavior of symmetric AB diblock copolymers confined into a thin
film. The film boundaries are parallel, impenetrable and attract the A component of the …
film. The film boundaries are parallel, impenetrable and attract the A component of the …