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Abstract
We study indented spherical colloids, interacting via depletion forces. These systems exhibit liquid-vapor phase transitions whose properties are determined by a combination of strong “lock-and-key” bonds and weaker nonspecific interactions. As the propensity for lock-and-key binding increases, the critical point moves to significantly lower density, and the coexisting phases change their structure. In particular, the liquid phase is porous, exhibiting large percolating voids. The properties of this system depend strongly on the topological structure of an underlying bond network: we comment on the implications of this fact for the assembly of equilibrium states with controlled porous structures
Original language | English |
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Article number | 237801 |
Pages (from-to) | 1 - 5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 23 |
Early online date | 12 Jun 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Jun 2015 |
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Lock and Key colloids: Controlling Self Assembly via Depletion Forces
Wilding, N. (PI) & Jack, R. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/05/12 → 30/04/15
Project: Research council
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Fellowship - How Fast does Time Flow? Dynamic Behaviour in Glasses, Nano-Science and Self-Assembly
Jack, R. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/10/10 → 30/09/15
Project: Research council