ZB 10 - Soft Condensed Matter (R. Holyst)

Liquids with internal surfaces at and out of equilibrium: the homogeneity index

Author(s): Fialkowski, M and Garstecki, P and Holyst, R
Title: Liquids with internal surfaces at and out of equilibrium: the homogeneity index
Abstract: In this article, we discuss the application of the homogeneity index to study of the morphology of the binary mixtures (two homopolymers) phase separation below the convolute (critical) point. The index is a measure of how homogeneous. in terms of the local is the interface, which is formed inside the system in the of phase separation. In this article, we will compare the value the homogeneity index for the phase separating binary mixture with one for magnetic systems undergoing phase ordering and also to the index known for variousbicontinuous phases observed at in the mixtures of surfactant-water systems. We will show the homogeneity index is probably the best tool (most sensitive) the Study of the dynamic scaling in the ordering or phase separating systems. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Pages: 29-35
Journal: JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
Volume: 112
ID: ISI:000221002800005
Year: 2004
DOI: 10.1016/S0167-7322(03)00272-1