Analytic density-functional self-consistent-field theory of diblock copolymers near patterned surfaces

Chaok Seok*, Karl F. Freed, Igal Szleifer

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Abstract

Free energies and density profiles of the diblock copolymers near patterned surfaces were analyzed. A Gaussian chain model and density-functional self-consistent-field theory was used to to study a random mixing approximation for nonbonded interactions and bonding constraints. It was observed that density functional profiles can be obtained by complex roots of a sixth-degree polynomial. The results show that lamellar ordering appears near the surface above the order-disorder transition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)7174-7182
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Chemical Physics
Volume120
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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