Stationary shapes of axisymmetric vesicles beyond lowest-energy configurations
We conduct a systematic exploration of the energy landscape of vesicle morphologies within
the framework of the Helfrich model. Vesicle shapes are determined by minimizing the …
the framework of the Helfrich model. Vesicle shapes are determined by minimizing the …
Relative kinetic stability of defect patterns in two-dimensional nematic liquid crystals with rectangular confinement
XJ Zhang, YW Sun, ZW Li, ZY Sun - The Journal of Chemical Physics, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Guiding and dynamically modulating topological defects are critical challenges in defect
engineering of liquid crystals. Here, we employ molecular dynamics simulations to …
engineering of liquid crystals. Here, we employ molecular dynamics simulations to …
Colloid and Interface Science of Liquid Crystals
This chapter explores recent advances in colloid and interfacial phenomena involving liquid
crystals (LCs). In comparison to studies of colloids and interfaces with isotropic solvents, the …
crystals (LCs). In comparison to studies of colloids and interfaces with isotropic solvents, the …