Abstract
The field theoretical approach for block copolymer melts developed in our earlier work (Kawasaki, K.; et al. Macromolecules 1988, 21, 2972) was recast in such a way as to avoid power series expansion in the concentration variable. The general scaling behavior was found, which naturally gives rise to the wellknown two-thirds power law of the domain size. The theory is related to other approaches by Helfand and co-workers and by Semenov. Numerical consequences of the theory are also presented that clearly demonstrate approach to the correct asymptotic behavior.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4006-4019 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 Jan 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry