Stokesian dynamics simulations in the presence of van der Waals forces
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1990
Department
Department of Physics
Abstract
The development of a Lennard - Jones polymer - polymer interaction model is described, appropriate for monolayer polymer coatings on spherical solid particles suspended in a polymer fluid. This model is appropriate for polymer - coated particles interacting at very close proximity (Angstroms). The Lennard - Jones potential, determined from ab initio calculations for polyoxymethylene - polyoxymethylene interactions is added to a Stokesian Dynamics computational model in order to estimate the effect of a polymer coating on the behavior of suspended particles under sheared conditions. The relation between suspension microstructure, viscosity and their time evolution are studied in molecular dynamics - like simulations.
Publication Title
Mathematical and Computer Modelling
Recommended Citation
Wadiak, D.,
Seel, M.,
Kunz, A.,
&
Hill, S.
(1990).
Stokesian dynamics simulations in the presence of van der Waals forces.
Mathematical and Computer Modelling,
14(C), 969-976.
http://doi.org/10.1016/0895-7177(90)90323-F
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/5730
