This thesis presents an in-depth study on the effect of colloidal particle shape and formation mechanism on self-organization and the final crystal symmetries that can be achieved. It demonstrates how state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction techniques can be used to produce detailed characterizations of colloidal crystal structures prepared using different self-assembly techniques, and how smart systems can be used to investigate defect formation and diffusion in-situ. One of the most remarkable phenomena exhibited by concentrated suspensions of colloidal particles is the spontaneous self-organization into structures with long-range spatial and/or orientational orders. The study also reveals the subtle structural variations that arise by changing the particle shape from spherical to that of a rounded cube. In particular, the roundness of the cube corners, when combined with the self-organization pathway, convective assembly or sedimentation, was shown to influence the final crystal symmetries.
| ISBN: | 9783319367972 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2016 |
| Author: | JanneMieke Meijer |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 155 pages |
| Series: | Springer Theses |
| Genres: |
Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics) Testing of materials Physical chemistry Materials science |
This thesis presents an in-depth study on the effect of colloidal particle shape and formation mechanism on self-organization and the final crystal symmetries that can be achieved. It demonstrates how state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction techniques can be used to produce detailed characterizations of colloidal crystal structures prepared using different self-assembly techniques, and how smart systems can be used to investigate defect formation and diffusion in-situ. One of the most remarkable phenomena exhibited by concentrated suspensions of colloidal particles is the spontaneous self-organization into structures with long-range spatial and/or orientational orders. The study also reveals the subtle structural variations that arise by changing the particle shape from spherical to that of a rounded cube. In particular, the roundness of the cube corners, when combined with the self-organization pathway, convective assembly or sedimentation, was shown to influence the final crystal symmetries.
Colloidal Crystals of Spheres and Cubes in Real and Reciprocal Space features in the following genres: Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics), Testing of materials, Physical chemistry, Materials science
Colloidal Crystals of Spheres and Cubes in Real and Reciprocal Space is available in Paperback, Hardback
Colloidal Crystals of Spheres and Cubes in Real and Reciprocal Space was written by JanneMieke Meijer and published by Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
Colloidal Crystals of Spheres and Cubes in Real and Reciprocal Space has 155 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Theses series