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| Author | Sobrino Fernandez, M.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
| Title | Self-assembly of Janus particles into helices with tunable pitch | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2015 | Publication | Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev E |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 92 | Pages | 042309 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Janus particles present an important class of building blocks for directional assembly. These are compartmentalized colloids with two different hemispheres. In this work we consider a three-dimensional model of Janus spheres that contain one hydrophobic and one charged hemisphere. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we study the morphology of these particles when confined in a channel-like environment. The interplay between the attractive and repulsive forces on each particle gives rise to a rich phase space where the relative orientation of each particle plays a dominant role in the formation of large-scale clusters. The interest in this system is primarily due to the fact that it could give a better understanding of the mechanisms of the formation of polar membranes. A variety of ordered membranelike morphologies is found consisting of single and multiple connected chain configurations. The helicity of these chains can be chosen by simply changing the salt concentration of the solution. Special attention is given to the formation of Bernal spirals. These helices are composed of regular tetrahedra and are known to exhibit nontrivial translational and rotational symmetry. | ||||
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| Publisher | American Physical Society | Place of Publication | Melville, N.Y. | Editor | |
| Language | Wos | 000362903700004 | Publication Date | 2015-10-15 | |
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| ISSN | 1539-3755; 1550-2376 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.366 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This work was supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) and by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish government and FWO. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.366; 2015 IF: 2.288 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:129416 | Serial | 4241 | ||
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