Kirkwood-Riseman theory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006364",
  "term": "Kirkwood-Riseman theory",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A theoretical framework used to describe the hydrodynamic properties of polymer chains in solution, particularly their translational friction coefficient and intrinsic viscosity. It considers the polymer as a series of beads connected by rigid rods, accounting for hydrodynamic interactions between segments. This theory provides insights into the conformation of macromolecules in dilute solutions.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "equivalent hydrodynamic radius",
    "free-draining",
    "impermeable",
    "pearl-necklace model",
    "root-mean-square unperturbed radius of gyration"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 71. 'Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)' on page 104 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/kirkwood-riseman-theory/"
}