Spatial organisation of multiple species of active particles interacting with an interface

Abstract

We investigate the steady-state organisation of active particles residing on an interface. Particle activity induces interface deformations, while the local shape of the interface guides particle movement. We consider multiple species of particles which can locally pull on the interface or push it. This coupled system exhibits a wide variety of behaviours, including clustering, anti-clustering, diffusion, mixing, demixing, and localisation. Our findings suggest that one can control surface properties by strategically adding or removing specific particle types. Furthermore, by adjusting particle activity levels, we can selectively disperse particle types, enabling precise manipulation of surface movement and geometry.

arXiv comment10 Pages, 10 figures, 2 tables

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