Influencing colloidal formation with optical traps. Issue 4 (11th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jacob, Ifat; Edri, Eitan; Lasnoy, Erel; Piperno, Silvia; Shpaisman, Hagay
• Is Part Of: Soft matter. Volume 13:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 706
• Page End: 710
• Publication Date: 2017-01-11
• Subjects: Soft condensed matter -- Periodicals; 530.413
• DOI: 10.1039/c6sm02639g
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-683X

Abstract

Abstract : We present a novel concept where optical traps are used to influence an ongoing polymerization process of emulsion droplets. Abstract : We present a novel concept where optical traps are used to influence an ongoing polymerization process of emulsion droplets. By directed coalescence and partial fusion of intermediate nucleation sites, spherical and elongated colloids with specific dimensions are formed. The strength of this approach lies in its versatility and ease of making various changes to the end product without the need for chemical modifications.