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  • Soft Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Janus particles, with two distinct functional faces, exhibit unique self-assembly behaviors.
  • Controlled manipulation of magnetic nanoparticles is crucial for microfluidic and sensing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the chain contraction dynamics of iron oxide (Fe3O4) Janus particles under combined electric and magnetic fields.
  • To explore the relationship between solution viscosity and particle chain contraction rate.
  • To assess the potential of these particle assemblies as microviscometers.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of silica (SiO2) Janus particles with Fe3O4 caps in sizes of 1, 2, and 4 μm.
  • Assembly of particles into staggered chains using an AC electric field.
  • Induction of chain contraction into double chains via an external magnetic field.
  • Systematic variation of solution viscosity by adding glycerol to an aqueous system.

Main Results:

  • Janus particle chains contracted into double chains upon magnetic field application.
  • Chain contraction rate showed a strong inverse correlation with solution viscosity.
  • Contraction dynamics were dependent on particle size and chain length.
  • A power-law function was established to fit the contraction rate in the low viscosity range (1–30 mPa·s).

Conclusions:

  • The contraction rate of Fe3O4 Janus particle chains is a sensitive indicator of solution viscosity.
  • The established power-law relationship allows for viscosity determination using these particle assemblies.
  • Fe3O4 Janus particle chain assemblies show promise as in situ microviscometers for diverse applications.