Three-dimensional mesoscale dynamics of block copolymers under shear: The dynamic density-functional approach
- 1 May 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review E
- Vol. 57 (5), R4879-R4882
- https://doi.org/10.1103/physreve.57.r4879
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) simulations of meso-phase formation in block copolymer melts under simple steady shear are performed in the framework of dynamic density-functional theory. The most stable “perpendicular” lamellar ordering is observed. The difference between 2D and 3D ordering in a model system is described. Lamellae reorientation and breakup are discussed.Keywords
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