Physico-chemical foundations of particle-laden fluid interfaces

Eur Phys J E Soft Matter. 2018 Aug 28;41(8):97. doi: 10.1140/epje/i2018-11708-6.

Abstract

Particle-laden interfaces are ubiquitous nowadays. The understanding of their properties and structure is essential for solving different problems of technological and industrial relevance; e.g. stabilization of foams, emulsions and thin films. These rely on the response of the interface to mechanical perturbations. The complex mechanical response appearing in particle-laden interfaces requires deepening on the understanding of physico-chemical mechanisms underlying the assembly of particles at interface which plays a central role in the distribution of particles at the interface, and in the complex interfacial dynamics appearing in these systems. Therefore, the study of particle-laden interfaces deserves attention to provide a comprehensive explanation on the complex relaxation mechanisms involved in the stabilization of fluid interfaces.

Keywords: Topical issue: Flowing Matter, Problems and Applications.

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