Forces between two colloidal particles in a nematic solvent

Muataz Al Barwani; Gregory S. Sutcliffe; Michael P. Allen

doi:10.1021/jp037650k

Forces between two colloidal particles in a nematic solvent

Muataz Al Barwani, Gregory S. Sutcliffe, Michael P. Allen

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We use molecular dynamics to study the structure around two spherical colloidal particles embedded in a nematic liquid crystal host. By studying nematic ordering in the region between the two particles we are able to examine the effects of the presence of multiple particles on a nematic. In addition, we study the forces on the particles as functions of the separation between the two colloidal particles and their orientation with respect to the nematic director.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	6663-6666
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume	108
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/jp037650k
State	Published - May 27 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry

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