The Phase Diagram of Star Polymer Solutions

Abstract

The phase diagram of star polymer solutions in a good solvent is obtained over a wide range of densities and arm numbers by Monte Carlo simulations. The effective interaction between the stars is modeled by an ultrasoft pair potential which is logarithmic in the core-core distance. Among the stable phases are a fluid as well as body-centered cubic, face-centered cubic, body-centered orthogonal, and diamond crystals. In a limited range of arm numbers, reentrant melting and reentrant freezing transitions occur for increasing density.

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