Molecular dynamics study of the primary ferrofluid aggregate formation

Investigations of the phase transitions and self-organization in the magnetic aggregates are of the fundamental and applied interest. The long-range ordering structures described in the Tománek's systematization (M. Yoon, and D. Tománek, 2010 [1]) are not yet obtained in the direct molecular dy...

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Published in:Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials 2012-11, Vol.324 (23), p.4006-4010
Main Authors: Tanygin, B.M., Kovalenko, V.F., Petrychuk, M.V., Dzyan, S.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggregates
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Crystallization
Dynamical systems
Exact sciences and technology
Faceting shape
Ferrofluid
Ferrofluids
Heterogeneous liquids: suspensions, dispersions, emulsions, pastes, slurries, foams, block copolymers, etc
Long-range ordered phase
Material form
Mathematical models
Molecular dynamics
Molecular dynamics simulation
Molecular structure
Nanostructure
Physics
Primary aggregate
Rheology
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Summary:Investigations of the phase transitions and self-organization in the magnetic aggregates are of the fundamental and applied interest. The long-range ordering structures described in the Tománek's systematization (M. Yoon, and D. Tománek, 2010 [1]) are not yet obtained in the direct molecular dynamics simulations. The resulted structures usually are the linear chains or circles, or, else, amorphous (liquid) formations. In the present work, it was shown, that the thermodynamically equilibrium primary ferrofluid aggregate has either the long-range ordered or liquid phase. Due to the unknown steric layer force and other model idealizations, the clear experimental verification of the real equilibrium phase is still required. The predicted long-range ordered (crystallized) phase produces the faceting shape of the primary ferrofluid aggregate, which can be recognized experimentally. The medical (antiviral) application of the crystallized aggregates has been suggested. Dynamic formation of all observed ferrofluid nanostructures conforms to the Tománek's systematization. ► Primary ferrofluid aggregate has either the long-range ordered or liquid phase. ► Simulation of ferrofluid nanostructures conforms to the Tománek's systematization. ► Long-range ordered phase produces the faceting shape. ► The medical (antiviral) application is possible.
ISSN:0304-8853
DOI:10.1016/j.jmmm.2012.07.004