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Polymer Bulletin, Vol.36, No.2, 257-264, 1996
Simulation of Mesophase Formation of Rodlike Molecule, Imogolite
The process of mesophase formation of rodlike molecule, imogolite, was simulated by comparing the distance distribution function computed from models with that obtained by the Fourier-transformation of small angle X-ray scattering data. In the initial state below A-point (defined as a starting point of mesophase formation), imogolite molecules assemble into loosely packed hexagonal shape with their ends aligned in a line. The columns composed of hexagonal packing are arranged side by side to form raft-like sheets near the A-point and finally form mesophase above A-point.