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Crystallization in thin liquid films induced by shear.

Mustafa Akbulut1, Nianhuan Chen, Nobuo Maeda

  • 1Departments of Chemical Engineering and Materials and the Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry. B
|July 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Shear forces can induce phase transitions in confined anisotropic molecules. Molecular shape has a minor impact on ordering and friction until crystallization occurs.

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Area of Science:

  • Surface science
  • Materials science
  • Physical chemistry

Background:

  • Confined thin films exhibit unique structural changes under shear.
  • Measuring these shear-induced effects is challenging due to experimental limitations.
  • Understanding these phenomena is crucial for adhesion and friction studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate shear-induced phase transitions in confined anisotropic molecules.
  • To measure the influence of molecular anisotropy on ordering and friction.
  • To explore shear-induced crystallization in thin films.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized shear measurements within a surface forces apparatus.
  • Employed optical absorption spectroscopy to monitor molecular behavior.

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  • Studied anisotropic cyanine dye molecules confined between shearing mica surfaces in water.

    • Main Results:

    • Observed a shear-induced phase transition in confined anisotropic dye molecules.
    • Found that molecular anisotropy has a limited effect on initial ordering and friction.
    • Noted significant changes upon the onset of shear-induced crystallization.

    Conclusions:

    • Shear forces can drive phase transitions in confined anisotropic systems.
    • Molecular anisotropy plays a subtle role in shear-induced ordering and friction.
    • Crystallization represents a critical transition point for confined anisotropic molecules.