Abstract
A self-consistent mean-field calculation of conformational properties for an infinitely dilute polymer system is presented. We derive an approximate closed expression for the density distribution of monomers starting from the assumption of a general mean-field interaction potential. This may allow, upon the application of a suitable closure, other polymer properties to be calculated. Here, we apply this expression to the case of a polyelectrolyte having a distribution of ionizable groups along its backbone. The mean-field potential is then electrostatic in origin and assumed a solution of an extended Poisson-Boltzmann equation.
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