Flow-induced Shape of Linear Micelles
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We calculate the length distribution of linear micelles modeled as living bead-spring chains from a simple mesoscopic model. Within the framework of statistical mechanics an expression for the free energy is used. For the case of Rouse chains the length distribution and rheological properties we evaluate as functions of the micellar concentration, the scission energy, and the strength of an applied flow field.
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