Triblock cylinders at fluid-fluid interfaces

Langmuir. 2014 Nov 11;30(44):13199-204. doi: 10.1021/la503733m. Epub 2014 Nov 4.

Abstract

We present the interactions and assembly of triblock cylinders at oil-water and air-water interfaces. ABA-type triblock cylinders with different block ratios and surface wettabilities are prepared using a micromolding method. These triblock cylinders at fluid-fluid interfaces induce complex interface deformation depending upon their relative block ratio and the surface wettability. It is observed that triblock cylinders generate octapolar interface deformation at the air-water interface, whereas the same cylinders cause quadrupolar deformation at the oil-water interface. Consequently, the interactions and assembly behavior of these triblock cylinders at each fluid interface strongly depend upon the nature of the interface deformation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Air
  • Oils / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Oils
  • Water