Equilibrium kinetics of self-assembling, semi-flexible polymers. (12th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fan Lee, Chiu
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 30:Number 31(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-07-12
• Subjects: statistical mechanics of self-assembly -- semi-flexible polymers -- equilibrium kinetics; Condensed matter -- Periodicals; Matière condensée -- Périodiques; Vaste stoffen; Vloeistoffen; Natuurkunde; Electronic journals; Computer network resources; 530.4105
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-648X/aacfc9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0953-8984

Abstract

Abstract: Self-assembling, semi-flexible polymers are ubiquitous in biology and technology. However, conflicting accounts of the equilibrium kinetics remain for such an important system. Here, by focusing on a dynamical description of a minimal model in an overdamped environment, I identify the correct kinetic scheme that describes the system at equilibrium in the limits of high bonding energy and dilute concentration.