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Nat Commun February 2023 PMID 36739286

Disentangling kinetics from thermodynamics in heterogeneous colloidal systems.

Hamed Almohammadi, Sandra Martinek, Ye Yuan, Peter Fischer, Raffaele Mezzenga

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Discussions highlight the novel approach of using microfluidic devices to control phase separation, with phrases like 'game-changing techniques' and 'opening new possibilities' illustrating the excitement and perceived high impact of this research. Users delve into methodological details, reflecting deep engagement and interest in the subject's broader scientific implications.

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  • The text explains that in heterogeneous colloidal systems, thermodynamics determines the possible final states of the system, while kinetics influences how quickly and through which pathways these states are reached.
  • By carefully controlling phase separation using microfluidic devices and selecting specific colloid types like amyloids and nanocellulose, researchers can separate the effects of kinetics from thermodynamics, revealing new physical phenomena.
  • This approach allows for faster formation times, a broader phase diagram, and the creation of unique structures not seen in traditional methods, opening new opportunities for designing advanced liquid crystal materials.
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[2203.11865] Hamed Almohammadi, Sandra Martinek, Ye Yuan et al.: Disentangling kinetics from thermodynamics in heterogeneous colloidal systems https://t.co/zHKWywqU4o https://t.co/l6bI1VwsW6 #cond_mat_soft

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Disentangling kinetics from thermodynamics in heterogeneous colloidal systems. (arXiv:2203.11865v1 [cond-mat.soft]) https://t.co/hbxET9qVA0

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[2203.11865] Hamed Almohammadi, Sandra Martinek, Ye Yuan et al.: Disentangling kinetics from thermodynamics in heterogeneous colloidal systems https://t.co/zHKWywqU4o https://t.co/l6bI1VwsW6 #cond_mat_soft

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