Progress in the theory of electrostatic interactions between charged particles

In this perspective we examine recent theoretical developments in methods for calculating the electrostatic properties of charged particles of dielectric materials. Particular attention is paid to the phenomenon of like-charge attraction and we investigate the specific conditions under which particl...

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Published in:Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP 2016-02, Vol.18 (8), p.5883-5895
Main Authors: Lindgren, Eric B, Chan, Ho-Kei, Stace, Anthony J, Besley, Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attraction
Charged particles
Convergence
Current carriers
Dielectric constant
Droplets
Electrostatics
Mathematical analysis
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Summary:In this perspective we examine recent theoretical developments in methods for calculating the electrostatic properties of charged particles of dielectric materials. Particular attention is paid to the phenomenon of like-charge attraction and we investigate the specific conditions under which particles carrying the same sign of charge can experience an attractive interaction. Given favourable circumstances, it is shown that even weakly polarisable materials, such as oil droplets and polymer particles, can experience like-charge attraction. Emphasis is also placed on the numerical accuracy of the multipole approach adopted in many electrostatic solutions and on the importance of establishing strict convergence criteria when addressing problems involving particulate materials with high dielectric constants. In this perspective we examine recent theoretical developments in methods for calculating the electrostatic properties of charged particles of dielectric materials.
ISSN:1463-9076
1463-9084
DOI:10.1039/c5cp07709e