Wertheim pertubation theory

A third class of new polymer integral equation theories have been proposed by Kierlik and Rosinberg. Their work is an extension of a density functional theory of inhomogeneous polyatomic fluids to treat the homogeneous phase. The Wertheim thermodynamic pertubation theory of polymerization is employed in an essential manner. Applications to calculate the intermolecular structure of rather short homopolymer solutions and melts have been made. Good results are found for short chains at high densities, but the authors comment that their earlier theory appears to be unsuited for long chains at low to moderate (semidilute) densities. ... 

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ , ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ , ]

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