Polyelectrolyte Networks: Elasticity, Swelling, and the Violation of the Flory - Rehner Hypothesis

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dc.creatorVilgis, T. A.
dc.creatorWilder, J.
dc.date1997-12-23
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T03:09:41Z
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dc.descriptionThis paper discusses the elastic behavior of polyelectrolyte networks. The deformation behavior of single polyelectrolyte chains is discussed. It is shown that a strong coupling between interactions and chain elasticity exists. The theory of the complete crosslinked networks shows that the Flory - Rehner - Hypothesis (FRH) does not hold. The modulus contains contributions from the classical rubber elasticity and from the electrostatic interactions. The equilibrium degree of swelling is estimated by the assumption of a $c^{*}$-network.
dc.descriptionsubmitted to Computational and Theoretical Polymer Science
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/9712280
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/9712280
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/27986
dc.subjectSoft Condensed Matter
dc.subjectStatistical Mechanics
dc.titlePolyelectrolyte Networks: Elasticity, Swelling, and the Violation of the Flory - Rehner Hypothesis
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