Abstract
We propose a novel and general variational framework modelling particle adsorption mechanisms on evolving immiscible fluid interfaces. A by-product of our thermodynamic approach is that we systematically obtain analytic adsorption isotherms for given equilibrium interfacial geometries. We validate computationally our mathematical methodology by demonstrating the fundamental properties of decreasing interfacial free energies by increasing interfacial particle densities and of decreasing surface pressure with increasing surface area.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 125502 |
Journal | Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2016 |
Keywords
- complex adsorption
- dynamic surface tension
- gradient flow
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mathematical Physics
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Modelling and Simulation
- Statistics and Probability