ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Amorphous polymers
;
biopolymers
;
fibrils
;
meander model
;
superstructur
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Assuming bundles (of shortrange ordered macromolecules, folding back and forth statistically), their equilibrium superstructure and diameter are described on the basis of cluster-entropy-hypothesis (CEH). As primary blocks in the bulk polymer and in thin films coupled meander cubes are most probable, which are linked via their cube diagonals serving as axis of statistical rotation and aggregate to coarse grains. Magnetic birefringence, SANS and elctronmicroscopy are used as further methods to determine the cube side length. Applying the same concept to myosin-, collagen-, and elastin-aggregates, these can be interpreted as equilibrium meander fibrils, additionally stabilized by specific interactions and by the length of the molecules.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01448144
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