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N Boon¹, R van Roij

¹Institute for Theoretical Physics, Utrecht University, Leuvenlaan 4, 3584 CE Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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Surfaces with charge-regulated patches exhibit higher charge densities when patches are small and well-separated. This study reveals key charging behaviors for patchy surfaces using nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann theory.

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Area of Science:

Colloid and surface science
Physical chemistry
Computational physics

Background:

Understanding the behavior of charged surfaces is crucial in various fields, including materials science and nanotechnology.
Charge regulation on surfaces with distinct patches presents complex electrochemical interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the charging properties of surfaces featuring charge-regulated patches.
To elucidate the relationship between patch size, separation, and surface charge density.

Main Methods:

Nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann theory was employed to model the system.
A mode expansion technique was utilized for efficient numerical solution of the nonlinear problem.
Numerical results informed the development of an analytical model.

Main Results:

Debye-length sized patches were analyzed for their charging behavior.
Smaller and well-separated patches were found to achieve higher charge densities.
An analytical model was constructed to predict average surface charge density.

Conclusions:

The study provides insights into the electrostatics of patchy charged surfaces.
The developed analytical model offers a predictive tool for surface charge density.
Findings are relevant for designing and controlling interfacial properties in various applications.