Spatial regimes in the dynamics of polyolefins: Self-motion

Arun Neelakantan, Janna K. Maranas

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Abstract

The spatial dependence of dynamics in a series of polyolefins was investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. A crossover in dynamic behavior, which is characteristic of glass transition, was observed and it disappeared at high temperatures. The crossover was related to a shift from vibrational to relaxational motion, or a crossover from independent to cooperative dynamics. Results show that the spatial region characteristic of interchain packing is very important in interpreting polymer dynamics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)465-474
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Chemical Physics
Volume120
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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