The conformational properties of flexible and semiflexible polymers exposed to active noise
are studied theoretically. The noise may originate from the interaction of the polymer with …

We analyze the role of temperature in the rate-independent cohesion and decohesion
behavior of an elastic film, mimicked by a one-dimensional mass-spring chain, grounded to …

Non-local and non-convex energies represent fundamental interacting effects regulating the
complex behavior of many systems in biophysics and materials science. We study one …

We study the rate-independent decohesion process for a chain linked to a substrate through
a series of breakable elements with a softening mechanism. Such an assumption describes …

A fundamental theory is presented for the mechanical response of polymer networks
undergoing large deformation which seamlessly integrates statistical mechanical principles …

Although the problem of the ensembles equivalence for flexible polymers has aroused
considerable interest, there is not an overall consensus on this topic. In this work, we present …

Several experimental methods are usually applied for stretching single molecules and
provide valuable insights about the static and dynamic responses induced by externally …

Sacrificial bonds have been observed in several biological materials and structures and can
increase their toughness, ie, their resistance to fracture. They provide a reversible …

The force–extension response of chains composed of bistable (or multistable) units strongly
depends on the applied boundary conditions. As a matter of fact, isotensional conditions …

Representing polymers by random walks on a lattice is a fruitful approach largely exploited
to study configurational statistics of polymer chains and to develop efficient Monte Carlo …