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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Nanoparticle assemblies at liquid interfaces are promising for dynamic active systems.
  • Driving these systems out of equilibrium is key to their functionality.
  • Crowding is a potential method to induce non-equilibrium states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the creation of oversaturated nanoparticle assemblies at liquid interfaces.
  • To investigate the use of electric fields to control these assemblies.
  • To analyze the subsequent release of energy and emulsification.

Main Methods:

  • Applying an external electric field to charged nanoparticle assemblies.
  • Quantifying nanoparticle packing under electric field influence.
  • Observing and analyzing the explosive emulsification upon field removal.
  • Investigating the effect of physiochemical conditions on emulsification intensity.

Main Results:

  • Oversaturated assemblies of charged nanoparticles were successfully realized and maintained using an electric field.
  • Removal of the electric field led to explosive emulsification driven by interparticle repulsive forces.
  • The intensity of emulsification was found to be significantly influenced by physiochemical conditions.
  • A strong correlation between interparticle electrostatic repulsion and emulsification intensity was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Electric fields provide a method to create and control oversaturated nanoparticle assemblies at liquid interfaces.
  • Explosive emulsification is a viable mechanism for releasing stored energy in these systems.
  • Interparticle electrostatic repulsion plays a critical role in the dynamics and intensity of the induced emulsification.