Classical density functional theory for a two-dimensional isotropic ferrogel model with labeled particles

Abstract

In this study, we formulate a density functional theory (DFT) for systems of labeled particles, considering a two-dimensional bead-spring lattice with a magnetic dipole on every bead as a model for ferrogels. On the one hand, DFT has been widely studied to investigate fluid-like states of materials, in which constituent particles are not labeled as they can exchange their positions without energy cost. On the other hand, in ferrogels consisting of magnetic particles embedded in elastic polymer matrices, the particles are labeled by their positions as their neighbors do not change over time. We resolve such an issue of particle labeling, introducing a mapping of the elastic interaction mediated by the springs onto a pairwise additive interaction (pseudo-springs) between unlabeled particles. We further investigate magnetostriction and changes in the elastic constants under altered magnetic interactions employing the pseudo-spring potential. It is revealed that there are two different response scenarios in the mechanical properties of the dipole-spring systems: while systems at low packing fractions are hardened as the magnetic moments increase in magnitude, at high packing fractions softening due to diminishing effects from the steric force, associated with increases in the volume, is observed. Validity of the theory is also verified by Monte-Carlo simulations with both real and pseudo-springs. We expect that our DFT approach may shed light on an understanding of materials with particle inclusions.

13 pages, 5 figures

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