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Noriko Oikawa¹, Rei Kurita¹

¹Department of Physics, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan.

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|June 30, 2016

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A new model explains radial dendritic pattern (RDP) formation in dense particle systems. RDPs emerge when attractive forces propagate like a wave, matching the particle aggregation speed.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Materials Science
Chemistry

Background:

Patterns in clustered particles are crucial for system properties and functions.
Radial dendritic patterns (RDPs) appear in diverse systems like snow, polymers, and biological matter.
RDP formation mechanisms in dense particle systems remain poorly understood, with existing models like diffusion-limited aggregation being unsuitable.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate a novel model for RDP formation in dense particle systems.
To elucidate the conditions necessary for RDP emergence in concentrated suspensions.

Main Methods:

A computational model was developed simulating inter-particle interactions.
The model incorporates a constant repulsive force and a time- and space-dependent attractive force.
The attractive force is triggered by a circular domain expanding at a specific wave front velocity.

Main Results:

The model successfully reproduces RDP formation in dense particle systems.
RDP formation is contingent upon the wave front velocity of the attractive interaction being comparable to the particle aggregation timescale.
This finding contrasts with models applicable only to dilute systems.

Conclusions:

The proposed model provides a mechanistic explanation for RDP formation in dense particle systems.
The interplay between the speed of attractive force propagation and particle aggregation dynamics is key to RDP emergence.
This work offers insights into pattern formation in complex, concentrated materials.