Transformable Super-Isostatic Crystals Self-Assembled from Segment Colloidal Rods

Abstract

Colloidal particles can spontaneously self-assemble into ordered structures, which not only can manipulate the propagation of light, but also vibration or phonons. Using Monte Carlo simulation, we study the self-assembly of perfectly aligned segment rod particles with lateral flat cutting. Under the help of surface attractions, we find that particles with different cutting degree can self-assemble into different crystal phases characterized by bond coordination z that varies from 3 to 6. Importantly, we identify a transformable super-isostatic structures with pgg symmetry and redundant bonds (z=5). We find that this structure can support either the soft bulk model or soft edge model depending on its Poisson's ratio which can be tuned from positive to negative by a uniform soft deformation. Importantly, the bulk soft modes are associated with states of self-stress along the direction of zero strain during the uniform soft deformation. This self-assembled transformable super-isostatic structure may act as mechanical metamaterials with potential application in micro-mechanical engineering.

arXiv comment12 pages,6 figures

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