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| Author(s): |
Nascimento, E. S.
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL E; v. 41, n. 11 NOV 26 2018. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
We introduce a density-functional formalism based on the Parsons-Lee and the generalized van der Waals theories in order to describe the thermodynamics of anisotropic particle systems with steric interactions. For ellipsoids of revolution, the orientational distribution function is obtained by minimizing the free energy functional and the equations of state are determined. The system exhibits a nematic-isotropic discontinuous transition, characterized by a phase separation between nematic and isotropic phases at finite as well low packing fractions. The model presents a phase behavior which is in good agreement with Monte Carlo simulations for finite aspect ratios. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 16/07448-5 - Phase behavior of non-spherical colloidal particles at high densities |
| Grantee: | Eduardo dos Santos Nascimento |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/12873-9 - Microscopic models for nematic biaxial liquid crystals. |
| Grantee: | Eduardo dos Santos Nascimento |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |