Colloidal interactions for a polystyrene particle and a smooth silicon surface: Atomic force microscopy, XDLVO theory, and Surface Element Integration
Justice M. Thwala, Jochonia Mathunjwa, Simiso K. Mkhonta, Gabriel C. Bwembya, Bhekie B. Mamba
Topics & Concepts
van der Waals forcePolystyreneDLVO theoryChemistryParticle (ecology)ColloidCurvatureAdhesionVan der Waals radiusRadius of curvatureSiliconSurface forceInteraction energyNanotechnologyMaterials sciencePhysical chemistryGeometryClassical mechanicsPhysicsMoleculePolymerOrganic chemistryMean curvature flowMean curvatureMathematicsOceanographyGeologyForce Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsNear-Field Optical MicroscopyMechanical and Optical Resonators