2 papers
cond-mat.soft2023
Spontaneous Emulsification: Elucidation of the Local Processes
Monicka Kullappan, Wes Patel, Manoj K. Chaudhury
Micro and/or Nano sized emulsions are formed when an organic liquid gently comes in contact with water in the presence of a surfactant, where no external agitation is required. Man…
cond-mat.soft2023
Adhesive Release via Elasto-Osmotic Stress Driven Surface Instability
Khulood Al-sakkaf, Monicka Kullappan, Manoj K. Chaudhury
Recent studies demonstrated that an elastomer containing hygroscopic inclusions absorbs moisture and swell. Here we show that a thin film of such an elastomer bonded to a rigid sub…