Computer simulations of self-assembly of anisotropic colloids. (6th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Krishnamurthy, Sriram; Mathews Kalapurakal, Remya Ann; Mani, Ethayaraja
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 34:Number 27(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-07-06
• Subjects: computer simulations -- colloidal -- self-assembly; Condensed matter -- Periodicals; Matière condensée -- Périodiques; Vaste stoffen; Vloeistoffen; Natuurkunde; Electronic journals; Computer network resources; 530.4105
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-648X/ac55d6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0953-8984

Abstract

Abstract: Computer simulations have played a significant role in understanding the physics of colloidal self-assembly, interpreting experimental observations, and predicting novel mesoscopic and crystalline structures. Recent advances in computer simulations of colloidal self-assembly driven by anisotropic or orientation-dependent inter-particle interactions are highlighted in this review. These interactions are broadly classified into two classes: entropic and enthalpic interactions. They mainly arise due to shape anisotropy, surface heterogeneity, compositional heterogeneity, external field, interfaces, and confinements. Key challenges and opportunities in the field are discussed.