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A self-consistent mean field model of a starburst dendrimer: Dense core vs dense shell

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Boris, D; Rubinstein, M
Published in: Macromolecules
1996

We examine the equilibrium properties of a starburst dendrimer. A simple Flory theory is developed for the dependence of the radius of gyration of the starburst on its generation. A self-consistent mean field model is solved numerically to verify the Flory theory predictions and elucidate the density profile within the starburst. The density is found to decrease monotonically from the center of the molecule. Structure factors are calculated from the density profiles. Predictions of the model compare favorably with recent experiments and simulations.

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Macromolecules

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0024-9297

Publication Date

1996

Related Subject Headings

  • Polymers
  • 09 Engineering
  • 03 Chemical Sciences
 

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Boris, D., & Rubinstein, M. (1996). A self-consistent mean field model of a starburst dendrimer: Dense core vs dense shell. Macromolecules. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma960397k
Boris, David, and Michael Rubinstein. “A self-consistent mean field model of a starburst dendrimer: Dense core vs dense shell.” Macromolecules, 1996. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma960397k.
Boris, David, and Michael Rubinstein. “A self-consistent mean field model of a starburst dendrimer: Dense core vs dense shell.” Macromolecules, 1996. Manual, doi:10.1021/ma960397k.
Journal cover image

Published In

Macromolecules

DOI

ISSN

0024-9297

Publication Date

1996

Related Subject Headings

  • Polymers
  • 09 Engineering
  • 03 Chemical Sciences