Structure Formation in Soft Matter Solutions Induced by Solvent Evaporation

Abstract

Solvent evaporation in soft matter solutions (solutions of colloidal particles, polymers and their mixtures) is an important process in material making and in printing and coating industries. The solvent evaporation process determines the structure of the materials, and strongly affects their performance. Solvent evaporation involves many physico-chemical processes: flow, diffusion, crystallization, gelation, glass transition, etc., and is quite complex. In this article, we report recent progresses in this important process, with a special focus on theoretical and simulation studies.

arXiv comment13 pages, 4 figures, Research News for an Advanced Materials Special Issue celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Beihang University

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