Bead-spring model

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001160",
  "term": "Bead-spring model",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A theoretical representation of a polymer chain where monomers are depicted as beads connected by entropic springs. This model simplifies the complex interactions within a polymer, focusing on its conformational and dynamic properties. It is often employed in simulations to study the viscoelastic behavior of polymer melts and solutions, with the number of beads and springs adjusted to reflect the polymer's molecular weight and flexibility.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "resistance",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 61 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bead-spring-model/"
}