Cylindrical brushes with ionized side chains: Scaling theory revisited

Overview & Synopsis

We revisit the classic scaling Q3 model of a cylindrical polyelectrolyte (PE) brush focusing on molecular brushes with stiff backbones and dispersions of polymer-decorated nanorods. Please check this proof carefully. Our staff will not read it in detail after you have returned it. Please send your corrections either as a copy of the proof PDF with electronic notes attached or as a list of corrections. Do not edit the text within the PDF or send a revised manuscript as we will not be able to apply your corrections. Corrections at this stage should be minor and not involve extensive changes. Proof corrections must be returned as a single set of corrections, approved by all co-authors. No further corrections can be made after you have submitted your proof corrections as we will publish your article online as soon as possible after they are received.