Recent advances in particle-based simulation of surfactants
Tseden Taddese, R. L. Anderson, David J. Bray, Patrick B. Warren
Abstract
We review the recent literature on particle-based simulation of surfactants, focusing on key methodological developments in the areas of surfactant self-assembly, micelle formation, micelle kinetics, the properties of worm-like micelles, interfacial adsorption and surface tension. We pay particular attention to dissipative particle dynamics where a considerable amount of work has been performed recently to improve parametrisation and apply the method quantitatively to surfactant systems. We discuss highlights and outstanding challenges and make suggestions for priority areas for future research directions.
Topics & Concepts
Dissipative particle dynamicsMicellePulmonary surfactantSurface tensionParticle (ecology)AdsorptionCritical micelle concentrationDissipative systemNanotechnologyMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemistryPhysicsThermodynamicsEngineeringPhysical chemistryGeologyPolymerComposite materialAqueous solutionOceanographySurfactants and Colloidal SystemsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationBlock Copolymer Self-Assembly