Search for dissertations about: "softmatter"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the word softmatter.

2. 1. Van der Waals density-functional description of polymers and other sparse materials

   Author : Jesper Kleis; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; softmatter; Density functional theory; polyethylene; van der Waals interaction; polymer crystal; nanotubes; DFT; sparse material systems; polymer interactions; polymer structure;

   Abstract : Polymers are abundant in nature --- rubber, tar and latex have been known to mankind for thousands of years. Early in the 20th century, a systematic synthesis of polymers was developed, but the great potential of synthesized polymers was recognized first during World War II. READ MORE