Structure of the Hexadecane Rotator Phase: Combination of X-ray Spectra and Molecular Dynamics Simulation
SA Burrows, EE Lin, D Cholakova… - The Journal of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Rotator phases are rotationally disordered plastic crystals, some of which can form upon
freezing of alkane at alkane–water interfaces. Existing X-ray diffraction studies show only …
freezing of alkane at alkane–water interfaces. Existing X-ray diffraction studies show only …
Benchmarking of molecular dynamics force fields for solid–liquid and solid–solid phase transitions in alkanes
Accurate prediction of alkane phase transitions involving solids is needed to prevent
catastrophic pipeline blockages, improve lubrication formulations, smart insulation, and …
catastrophic pipeline blockages, improve lubrication formulations, smart insulation, and …
Minimum surfactant concentration required for inducing self-sha** of oil droplets and competitive adsorption effects
Surfactant choice is key in starting the phenomena of artificial morphogenesis, the bottom-up
growth of geometric particles from cooled emulsion droplets, as well as the bottom-up self …
growth of geometric particles from cooled emulsion droplets, as well as the bottom-up self …
[HTML][HTML] Drop shape stability vs shape shifting: role of surfactant adsorption layer
D Glushkova, D Cholakova, A Biserova… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Emulsion droplets, composed of long linear molecules (eg n-alkanes) and stabilized by long
chain surfactants, can spontaneously change their shape upon cooling and morph from …
chain surfactants, can spontaneously change their shape upon cooling and morph from …
Origin of Life from a Maker's Perspective–Focus on Protocellular Compartments in Bottom‐Up Synthetic Biology
The origin of life is shrouded in mystery, with few surviving clues, obscured by evolutionary
competition. Previous reviews have touched on the complementary approaches of top‐down …
competition. Previous reviews have touched on the complementary approaches of top‐down …
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advance two hypotheses on the nature of the shape transformations observed in …
advance two hypotheses on the nature of the shape transformations observed in …
Study on the Behaviour of Micro/Nano Droplets Subject to Temperature Variation
E Lin - 2023 - qmro.qmul.ac.uk
The study of droplet behavior and its dependence on temperature is a current focus in
materials chemistry research. Investigating the mechanisms behind these behavioral …
materials chemistry research. Investigating the mechanisms behind these behavioral …