Abstract
AbstractA discrete model of a monolayer, consisting of identical rod‐like copolymer molecules, is suggested. The influence of the copolymer's composition and sequence on its self‐assembly was studied. Thermodynamic quantities of monolayers were calculated. It is shown that the system undergoes an “order‐disorder” transition upon temperature increase. The most regular monolayers are formed by copolymers with quasi‐random sequences. Nevertheless, the monomer composition of such “good” sequences can vary over a wide range. It is shown that homopolymers, copolymers with a predominance of one‐type monomer units and copolymers consisting of a small number of large blocks have a reduced ability to self‐assembly.magnified image
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