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Dominic Vella1, Duck-Gyu Lee, Ho-Young Kim

  • 1Institute of Theoretical Geophysics, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, CB3 0WA, UK.

Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
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We studied how cylinders and spheres float at fluid interfaces. Maximum flotation density for small cylinders is independent of contact angle, but for spheres, it depends on particle radius and contact angle.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Understanding object flotation at fluid interfaces is crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.
  • The behavior of submerged objects is influenced by factors like density, shape, and interfacial properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the equilibrium flotation conditions for 2D cylinders and spheres at a fluid interface.
  • To determine the influence of object density, radius, and contact angle on flotation.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of equilibrium flotation for cylinders and spheres.
  • Derivation of conditions for stable flotation at the interface.
  • Comparison of theoretical predictions with experimental data.

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Main Results:

  • Established conditions for cylinders and spheres to float at a fluid interface.
  • Found that for small cylinders, maximum flotation density is independent of contact angle.
  • Determined that for spheres, contact angle significantly affects maximum flotation density, entering at the leading order of particle radius.

Conclusions:

  • The contact angle plays a critical role in determining flotation conditions, especially for spherical objects.
  • Theoretical models accurately predict the flotation behavior of cylinders and spheres, validated by experimental results.