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The Diffusion of Passive Tracers in Laminar Shear Flow
Published on: May 1, 2018
Diffusion of colloidal fluids in random porous media
M A Chávez-Rojo1, R Juárez-Maldonado, M Medina-Noyola
1Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Venustiano Carranza S/N, 31000 Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Summary
The self-consistent generalized Langevin equation (SCGLE) theory accurately models colloidal fluid dynamics in porous media. This approach correctly predicts permeating fluid behavior when provided with accurate static structure factors.
Area of Science:
- Colloid and Surface Science
- Soft Matter Physics
- Computational Materials Science
Background:
- Colloidal fluid dynamics in porous media are influenced by fluid concentration, matrix structure, and inter-particle interactions.
- Modeling porous media as fixed spherical particles simplifies analysis of these complex dynamics.
- Existing theories include mode coupling theory and extensions of equilibrium colloidal mixture dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diffusive relaxation of colloidal fluids adsorbed in porous media.
- To evaluate the predictive power of the self-consistent generalized Langevin equation (SCGLE) theory for mobile component dynamics.
- To compare SCGLE theory predictions with Brownian dynamics simulations.
Main Methods:
- Employed the self-consistent generalized Langevin equation (SCGLE) theory.
- Utilized Brownian dynamics simulations for a binary mixture with screened Coulomb interactions.
- Investigated two models for the average static structure of the porous matrix.
Main Results:
- SCGLE theory was applied to describe the dynamics of the mobile colloidal component.
- Comparisons were made between SCGLE predictions and simulation results in short- and intermediate-time regimes.
- The study considered porous matrices formed by quenching and pre-existing structures.
Conclusions:
- SCGLE theory accurately predicts the main features of permeating fluid dynamics.
- The accuracy of predictions relies on providing correct static structure factors as input.
- The SCGLE approach is validated for modeling colloidal fluid behavior in porous environments.
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