Modeling the effect of surface forces on the equilibrium liquid profile of a capillary meniscus

Soft Matter. 2014 Aug 28;10(32):6024-37. doi: 10.1039/c4sm01018c.

Abstract

The equilibrium profile of a capillary meniscus formed under combined action of disjoining/conjoining and capillarity pressures is investigated. Attention is focused on the shape of a transition zone between a spherical meniscus and a thin liquid film in front of the meniscus. The Poisson-Boltzmann equation is used for calculations of electrostatic contribution to the disjoining/conjoining pressure and the liquid shape inside the transition zone. Both complete and partial wetting conditions are investigated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't