3 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
Active Particles Destabilize Passive Membranes
David A. King, Thomas P. Russell, Ahmad K. Omar
We present a theory for the interaction between active particles and a passive flexible membrane. By explicitly solving for the pressure exerted by the active particles, we show th…
cond-mat.soft2025
Dynamic Permeability in Metastable Droplet Interfacial Bilayers
Nivedina A. Sarma, David A. King, Xuefei Wu +4
Membrane pores are implicated in several critical functions, including cell fusion and the transport of signaling molecules for intercellular communication. However, these structur…
cond-mat.soft2025
Self-assembly of anisotropic particles on curved surfaces
Gautam Bordia, Thomas P. Russell, Ahmad K. Omar
The surface curvature of membranes, interfaces, and substrates plays a crucial role in shaping the self-assembly of particles adsorbed on these surfaces. However, little is known a…