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Surface Chemistry
Colloid Science

Background:

Langmuir monolayers, such as SDS-DODAB, exhibit reversible collapse under compression-expansion cycles.
Particle interactions can alter monolayer properties and collapse behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of particle size on the collapse dynamics of SDS-DODAB Langmuir monolayers.
To identify critical particle sizes that induce transitions in monolayer collapse behavior.

Main Methods:

Deposition of particles with varying diameters (1 μm, 0.5 μm, 0.1 μm, 20 nm) onto SDS-DODAB monolayers.
Monitoring monolayer collapse using optical observations and surface pressure measurements.

Main Results:

A critical particle size range of 0.1 to 0.5 μm was identified, transitioning the monolayer collapse from reversible to irreversible.
20 nm particles did not induce irreversible collapse but significantly reduced the collapse pressure.
Three distinct collapse behaviors were observed: reversible, irreversible, and reversible at reduced pressure.

Conclusions:

Particle size is a crucial factor governing the reversibility and pressure characteristics of Langmuir monolayer collapse.
The study highlights a specific particle size window for inducing irreversible collapse, with implications for material design and stability.