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Spontaneous pattern formation in monolayers of binary mixtures with competing interactions.
O Patsahan1, A Meyra2,3, A Ciach4
1Institute for Condensed Matter Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 1 Svientsitskii St., 79011 Lviv, Ukraine.
Soft Matter
|January 15, 2024
Summary
This study models two-component particle monolayers forming ordered patterns. The addition of a second particle type significantly broadens the stability of these ordered phases across various temperatures.
Area of Science:
- Soft matter physics
- Mesoscopic theory
- Computational simulations
Background:
- Investigates particle interactions in monolayers.
- Inspired by biological membranes and solvent mixtures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To model spontaneous pattern formation in two-component particle monolayers.
- To determine phase diagrams and stability of ordered structures.
Main Methods:
- Mesoscopic theory
- Mean-field one-shell approximation
- Monte Carlo (MC) simulations
Main Results:
- Identified three stable ordered phases: lamellar (L) and two hexagonal arrangements.
- The second component enhances the stability range of ordered phases.
- Phase behavior depends on chemical potentials, concentration, density, and temperature.
Conclusions:
- The model successfully predicts ordered pattern formation in two-component systems.
- Theoretical findings are validated by MC simulations.
- The presence of a second component is crucial for extending ordered phase stability.
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