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Daniele Notarmuzi¹, Silvano Ferrari¹, Emanuele Locatelli²

¹Institut für Theoretische Physik, TU Wien, Wiedner Hauptstraße 8-10, A-1040 Wien, Austria.

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We introduce a versatile patchy model to simulate complex particle interactions, including both attraction and repulsion. This model aids in understanding and optimizing simulations of nano- to micro-sized particles.

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Area of Science:

Colloid and Interface Science
Computational Physics
Materials Science

Background:

Particles with charged surfaces exhibit complex interactions, including attraction and repulsion.
Existing models often focus on attraction or are system-specific, limiting broader application.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a simple, versatile patchy model for simulating particle interactions.
To implement and compare different model formulations using Monte Carlo and LAMMPS simulations.
To provide insights into optimizing simulation strategies for patchy particle systems.

Main Methods:

Developed a patchy model where interaction energy is a sum of site-site interactions.
Implemented the model in a custom Monte Carlo code and LAMMPS molecular dynamics software.
Compared physical observables and computational performance across different models and algorithms.

Main Results:

The patchy model successfully accounts for both attractive and repulsive interactions between particles.
Comparative analysis of simulation methods and algorithms provided insights into performance.
Developed toolkits for Monte Carlo and LAMMPS simulations of patchy particles.

Conclusions:

The presented patchy model offers a versatile approach to simulating complex particle interactions.
The study provides practical guidance on selecting and optimizing simulation methods and algorithms.
This work facilitates further research into the behavior of charged nano- to micro-sized particles.