Abstract
The morphology changes of linear diblock copolymer lamellar microdomains under uniform simple shear are studied via the dissipative particle dynamics technique. The parallel and perpendicular reorientations of the lamellae are observed in the simulations, and two different reorientation mechanisms, under small and large shear rates respectively, are proposed. The parallel-to- perpendicular transition is also observed and the kinetics is discussed. Sinusoidal and chevron instabilities due to the shear are found. After relaxation the peculiar “bidirectionally undulating⠀ instability is obtained.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 021802 |
Journal | Physical Review E |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Liu, W., Qian, H. J., Lu, Z. Y., Li, Z. S., & Sun, C. C. (2006). Dissipative particle dynamics study on the morphology changes of diblock copolymer lamellar microdomains due to steady shear. Physical Review E, 74(2), Article 021802. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.74.021802