Statistical Mechanics of Crosshyphen;Linked Polymers: Formation of the Infinite Network

摘要

It is shown that cross links of infinite functionality in equilibrium with a solution of bifunctional monomer behave as particles interacting with a Debyemdash;Huuml;ckel type of potential. Applying the Debyemdash;Huuml;ckel theory to a fluid consisting of such particles leads to a condensation phenomenon which corresponds to gel formation.