Hard models for particle interactions have played a crucial role in the understanding of the
structure of condensed matter. In particular, they help to explain the formation of oriented …

A density functional theory for the bulk phase diagram of two-dimensional orientable hard
rods is proposed and tested against Monte Carlo computer simulation data. In detail, an …

Assembling different shaped particles into ordered microstructures is an open challenge in
creating multifunctional particle-based materials and devices. Here, we report the two …

We report computer simulations of two-dimensional convex hard superellipse particle
phases vs. particle shape parameters including aspect ratio, corner curvature, and sidewall …

We describe the salient characteristics and analyze the entropic origins of the spontaneous
crystal nucleation and growth as observed in extensive Monte Carlo simulations of dense …

Crystal nucleation and growth of monodisperse hard-spheres as a function of packing
density is studied by collision-driven molecular dynamics simulations. Short-range order in …

Through extensive Monte Carlo simulations, we systematically study the effect of chain
stiffness on the packing ability of linear polymers composed of hard spheres in extremely …

We perform extensive Monte Carlo simulations of a two-dimensional bent hard-needle
model in both its chiral zig-zag and its achiral bow-shape configurations and present their …

We study the self-organization in a monolayer (a two-dimensional system) of flexible planar
trimer particles. The molecules are made up of two mesogenic units linked by a spacer, all of …

Due to the characteristic chain rigidity and weak intermolecular interactions of perfluorinated
substances, the phase diagram of Langmuir monolayer formed by perfluorinated molecules …