Meso-scale modeling of block copolymer/colloid nano-composites

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Abstract

We develop a coarse grained simulation technique to study dynamics in soft nano-composites. The system consists of block copolymer melt or solution with nano-size colloidal particles. The time evolution of the system is described by a multiscale approach: a field based simulation for block copolymer component and a particle based method for nano-colloids. The block copolymer is modelled by cell dynamics simulation technique, and colloids are modelled in a spirit of dissipative particles dynamics. A cross interaction term is controlling the interplay of dynamics of both components. The influence of colloids on block copolymer morphology is investigated.

Authors

  • Marco Pinna

    • School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

  • Ignacio Pagonabarraga

    • Department of Fundamental Physics, University of Barcelona, Spain

  • Andrei Zvelindovsky

    • Centre for Materials Science, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
    • School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK