Generalized inverse patchy colloid model
Soft Condensed Matter
2015-10-28 v1
Abstract
We generalize the inverse patchy colloid model that was originally developed for heterogeneously charged particles with two identical polar patches and an oppositely charged equator to a model that can have a considerably richer surface pattern. Based on a Debye-Hueckel framework, we propose a coarse-grained description of the effective pair interactions that is applicable to particles with an arbitrary patch decoration. We demonstrate the versatility of this approach by applying it to models with (i) two differently charged and/or sized patches, and (ii) three, possibly different patches.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1505.03441,
title = {Generalized inverse patchy colloid model},
author = {Monika Stipsitz and Gerhard Kahl and Emanuela Bianchi},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1505.03441},
year = {2015}
}