| LCST | The lower critical solution temperature |
| MD | Molecular dynamics |
| PAA | Poly(acrylic acid) |
| PEG | Poly(ethylene glycol) |
| PNIPAAm | Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) |
| PS | Polystyrene |
| SCF (method) | The self-consistent field (method) |
| SF-SCF (method) | The Scheutjens–Fleer self-consistent field (method) |
| SPC | Smart polymer coatings |