A computational model for the ionic self-assembly of nanoparticles under the influence of external electric fields. (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baker, E.; Withers, M. O.; Aldrich, E.; Shaffrey, I.; Pusztay, J.; Mazilu, D. A.; Mazilu, I.
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 1391(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1391/1/012007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: We present a class of cooperative stochastic models for adsorption and evaporation of monomers on two- and three-dimensional lattices subjected to perpendicular external electric fields. These models are motivated by the fabrication of optical coatings using layer-by-layer self-assembly. We report computational and analytical results for the time-dependent particle density and discuss a particular experimental implementation of an ionic self-assembled monolayer under the influence of external electric fields.