| MD | Molecular Dynamics |
| MC | Monte Carlo |
| SCF | Self-consistent field |
| SCFT | Self-consistent field theory |
| SF-SCF | Scheujtens–Fleer Self-consistent field |
| MT | Molecular Theory |
| Probability Distribution Function | |
| DFT | Density Functional Theory |
| PE | Polyelectrolyte |
| NP | Nanoparticle |
| AFM | Atomic Force Microscopy |