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Aggregation in colloidal suspensions: effect of colloidal forces and hydrodynamic interactions.

N M Kovalchuk¹, V M Starov

¹Institute of Biocolloid Chemistry, 03142 Kiev, Ukraine.

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Hydrodynamic interactions significantly impact colloidal suspension stability and aggregation kinetics. Neglecting these forces in simulations accelerates aggregate growth, highlighting their crucial role in understanding colloidal systems.

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Area of Science:

Colloidal Science
Physical Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Colloidal suspensions are ubiquitous in nature and industry.
Their stability and aggregation kinetics are governed by complex interparticle forces.
Accurate modeling requires considering both colloidal and hydrodynamic interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of hydrodynamic interactions in colloidal aggregation kinetics.
To compare numerical simulation results with and without hydrodynamic interactions.
To evaluate the impact of interaction potential and solid fraction on aggregation.

Main Methods:

Direct numerical simulations based on Langevin equations.
Inclusion of Brownian, hydrodynamic, and colloidal forces.
Pairwise interaction modeling between particles.

Main Results:

Neglecting hydrodynamic interactions leads to accelerated aggregate growth.
Simulation results show quantitative differences compared to analytical solutions.
Varying interaction potential and solid fraction influences aggregation dynamics.

Conclusions:

Hydrodynamic interactions are critical for accurate prediction of colloidal aggregation.
Direct numerical simulations provide valuable insights into colloidal suspension behavior.
Balanced consideration of all forces is essential for reliable modeling.