Phase separation in confined systems
We review the current state of knowledge of phase separation and phase equilibria in
porous materials. Our emphasis is on fundamental studies of simple fluids (composed of …
porous materials. Our emphasis is on fundamental studies of simple fluids (composed of …
Self-assembly of patchy particles
Z Zhang, SC Glotzer - Nano letters, 2004 - ACS Publications
Molecular simulations are performed to study the self-assembly of particles with discrete,
attractive interaction sites−“patches”− at prescribed locations on the particle surface. Chains …
attractive interaction sites−“patches”− at prescribed locations on the particle surface. Chains …
Characterization of porous glasses: Simulation models, adsorption isotherms, and the Brunauer− Emmett− Teller analysis method
We have developed a realistic model for studying adsorption in porous glasses which
reproduces the complex structure of these materials. The model porous material is …
reproduces the complex structure of these materials. The model porous material is …
Kinetics of phase transitions
S Puri - Kinetics of phase transitions, 2009 - taylorfrancis.com
Many systems exist in multiple phases, depending on the values of external parameters, for
example, temperature (T), pressure (P), and so on. In this context, consider a fluid (eg …
example, temperature (T), pressure (P), and so on. In this context, consider a fluid (eg …
Tethered nano building blocks: Toward a conceptual framework for nanoparticle self-assembly
We perform molecular simulations to study the self-assembly of nanoparticles functionalized
with oligomeric tethers attached to specific locations on the nanoparticle surface. We …
with oligomeric tethers attached to specific locations on the nanoparticle surface. We …
Inertial effects in three-dimensional spinodal decomposition of a symmetric binary fluid mixture: a lattice Boltzmann study
The late-stage demixing following spinodal decomposition of a three-dimensional symmetric
binary fluid mixture is studied numerically, using a thermodynamically consistent lattice …
binary fluid mixture is studied numerically, using a thermodynamically consistent lattice …
Chemotactic motility-induced phase separation
Collectives of actively moving particles can spontaneously separate into dilute and dense
phases—a fascinating phenomenon known as motility-induced phase separation (MIPS) …
phases—a fascinating phenomenon known as motility-induced phase separation (MIPS) …
Power-law coarsening in network-forming phase separation governed by mechanical relaxation
A space-spanning network structure is a basic morphology in phase separation of soft and
biomatter, alongside a droplet one. Despite its fundamental and industrial importance, the …
biomatter, alongside a droplet one. Despite its fundamental and industrial importance, the …
Hybrid polymer–liquid lithium ion electrolytes: effect of porosity on the ionic and molecular mobility
Alternative electrolyte systems such as hybrid electrolytes are much sought after to
overcome safety issues related to liquid electrolytes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Hybrid …
overcome safety issues related to liquid electrolytes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Hybrid …
Computer simulations of domain growth and phase separation in two-dimensional binary immiscible fluids using dissipative particle dynamics
PV Coveney, KE Novik - Physical Review E, 1996 - APS
We investigate the dynamical behavior of binary fluid systems in two dimensions using
dissipative particle dynamics. We find that following a symmetric quench the domain size R …
dissipative particle dynamics. We find that following a symmetric quench the domain size R …