The research presents an analytical formula for heat capacity in soft matter materials.

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An analytical formula for heat capacity in soft matter materials using Lennard-Jones potential has been derived. The formula was applied to calculate heat capacity for various polymers and hydrocarbons.

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The formula is based on the solutions of the Ornstein-Zernike equation of Lennard-Jones potential. The formula is applied to calculate the heat capacity at constant volume and constant pressure for various polymers and hydrocarbons. The system is assumed to be of low density, homogeneous, isotropic, and composed of one component.

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