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Statistical thermodynamics of random networks

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Theory of elasticity of polymer networks. The effect of local constraints on junctions

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Biophysical Modeling, Engineering, Multiscale Mechanics +26

The effect of entanglements in rubber elasticity

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Materials Science, Nonlinear Elasticity, Engineering +8

On the strength and deformation dependence of the tube‐like topological constraints of polymer networks, melts and concentrated solutions. I. The polymer network case

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Engineering, Multiscale Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering +20

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Double‐step Retraction, Macromolecular Chemistry, Engineering +19