Abstract
The curvature dependence of the symmetric interface between two immiscible polymer solutions in a common monomeric solvent is analyzed using a self-consistent field theory. Contrary to symmetry arguments we find that the surface tension depends in first order on a nonzero Tolman length. These interfaces further have a negative mean and a positive Gaussian bending modulus. The finite spontaneous curvature is attributed to the adsorption of the solvent at the interface
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 066103/1-066103/4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 97 |
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Publication status | Published - 2006 |