Interaction between random heterogeneously charged surfaces in an electrolyte solution.
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We study, using Monte Carlo simulations, the interaction between infinite heterogeneously charged surfaces inside an electrolyte solution. The surfaces are overall neutral with quenched charged domains. An average over the quenched disorder is performed to obtain the net force. We find that the interaction between the surfaces is repulsive at short distances and is attractive for larger separations.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of chemical physics
دوره 142 19 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015