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¹Aix-Marseille Université , CNRS, MADIREL UMR 7246 , Marseille , France.

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Summary

Repeated freeze-thaw cycles of silica particle suspensions create unique microstructures. Dense suspensions form stable, porous spheres after multiple cycles, driven by ice crystal formation and particle interactions.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Physical Chemistry
Colloid Science

Background:

Understanding the behavior of colloidal suspensions during phase transitions is crucial for materials design.
Freezing processes significantly alter the structure and properties of suspensions.
Investigating microstructural evolution under controlled conditions provides fundamental insights.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the structural evolution of silica particle suspensions during freeze-thaw cycles.
To characterize the microstructures formed after repeated freezing and thawing.
To elucidate the mechanisms governing particle arrangement during ice formation.

Main Methods:

Optical microscopy was employed to observe millimeter-sized droplets of aqueous silica suspensions in hexane.
Controlled freeze-thaw cycles were applied to the suspended droplets.
Microstructural changes were analyzed after each cycle.

Main Results:

A two-step freezing mechanism was observed: rapid dendrite growth followed by slow latent heat release.
The first freeze-thaw cycle induced flocculation of silica particles.
Subsequent cycles led to further flocculation, forming stable, porous spherical structures in dense suspensions.

Conclusions:

Freeze-thaw cycles induce significant microstructural changes in silica suspensions.
The formation of porous spheres is a key outcome for dense suspensions after multiple cycles.
Particle behavior is governed by interactions with advancing ice fronts, including repulsion and engulfment.