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Tomas Koci1, Michael Bachmann1,2,3

  • 1Soft Matter Systems Research Group, Center for Simulational Physics, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA.

Physical Review. E
|April 19, 2017
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This study reveals that homopolymer aggregation transitions are first-order processes with multiple subtransitions. Translational entropy explains the absence of certain intermediate phases in these generic coarse-grained systems.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Physics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding polymer aggregation is crucial for materials science and biophysics.
  • Generic coarse-grained models simplify complex polymer systems for simulation.
  • Aggregation transitions involve changes in polymer structure and thermodynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the nature of aggregation transitions in coarse-grained homopolymer systems.
  • To identify and characterize intermediate structural phases during aggregation.
  • To elucidate the role of translational entropy in aggregation phenomena.

Main Methods:

  • Parallel replica-exchange Monte Carlo simulations were employed.
  • Simulations involved systems of up to 20 oligomer chains (5 monomers each).

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  • Microcanonical inflection-point analysis was used for transition characterization.

    • Main Results:

    • Aggregation transitions were identified as first-order processes.
    • A sequence of subtransitions between intermediate structural phases was observed.
    • The density of states analysis provided insights into intermediate phase properties.

    Conclusions:

    • Translational entropy plays a key role in the observed "missing" intermediate phases.
    • The study provides a framework for understanding aggregation in simplified polymer models.
    • Scaling properties of transition temperature and latent heat were discussed.