Hierarchical simulation approach to structure and dynamics of polymers

Abstract Many different theoretical and simulation techniques are available for studying the properties of polymer systems, over a wide range of length and time scales. Recent progress has seen a major improvement in the links between the different scales. Thus quantitative and rigorous connections between molecular structure and bulk properties for microstructurally complex materials could soon become a reality.

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