Star polymers: From conformations to interactions to phase diagrams

• Published in: Condensed Matter Physics
• Date: 2002
• Main Authors: Likos, C.N., Harreis, H.M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Інститут фізики конденсованих систем НАН України 2002
• Online Access: https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/120565
• Journal Title: Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
• Cite this: Star polymers: From conformations to
 interactions to phase diagrams / C.N. Likos, H.M. Harreis // Condensed Matter Physics. — 2002. — Т. 5, № 1(29). — С. 173-200. — Бібліогр.: 112 назв. — англ.

We review recent progress achieved in the theoretical description of the
 interactions, correlations, and phase behavior of concentrated solutions of
 star polymers, sterically stabilized colloids, and micelles. We show that the
 theoretical prediction of an ultrasoft, logari...