Because of their complex macromolecular architecture, polymers do not crystallize easily. In a recent review Simone Napolitano, Emmanouil Glynos and Nicholas B Tito discuss this transition of polymers from a liquid to a glassy state.
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“I most like problems that have a very clear answer” – an interview with Professor Robert Ziff
Professor Robert Ziff is a theoretical physicist and Professor of Chemical Engineering at The University of Michigan. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical. He works on a number of… Read More ›
New developments in classical density functional theory
Electronic density functional theory (DFT) will be well known to anyone working in condensed matter physics, especially those trying to predict complex behavior at the atomic scale. However fewer will be familiar with classical DFT.
Collaborating Abroad
What does a visit to an Australian city boasting the largest coal export port in the world have to do with renewable energy?
Happy Canada Day!
Celebrate Canada Day with the JPhys+ team
Christine Luscombe: creating organic electronics
Christine Luscombe is an Associate Professor and Vice-President of the IUPAC Polymer Division at the University of Washington, Seattle. In this interview she talks about her current research and how her childhood fascination with electronics has influenced her career choices.
JPCM Special Issue on Liquid Matter
Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter invites readers to explore the recent research developments published in the 9th Liquid Matter Conference special issue.
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