Seminar

Date 2017-11-07 

■ Title:  Simulation studies on self- assemblies of polymeric systems: Thermodynamics vs. Kinetics


■ Speaker: Prof. Su-Mi Hur (School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National Univ)

 

■ Date and time: 7th of Nobermber, (Tue) 16:00

 

■ Venue: Applied Engineering Dpt. Bd W1 Multimedia Lecture Hall (1st Floor)

 

 Host : Prof. Yeon Sik Jung

  

 Abstract :   

he self-assembly in various polymeric systems is the core principle to many of advanced nanotechnologies. Success of most of these applications utilizing the self-assembly relies on how well one can adjust and switch the shape and size arrangement direction of self-assembly. Hence there have been active research efforts in understanding the underlying physics and controlling the self-assembly, augmented by theoretical and numerical modeling. Complicated interactions, high sensitivity on various system parameters, wide range of length and time scales related with self-assembled structures make finding theoretical modeling very challenging.

 

In this talk, I will introduce both of field- and particle- based modeling approaches which have successfully applied in predicting the self-assembly of block copolymer and describe how simulations have helped advance research in block copolymer thin films as a promising high resolution lithographic tool. Moreover, recent efforts to predict the kinetics of self-assembly will be also discussed along with challenges and vision of the future research.