Dynamics of anisotropic colloidal systems

Author(s)
Md. Arif Kamal, Matteo Brizioli, Thomas Zinn, Theyencheri Narayanan, Roberto Cerbino, Fabio Giavazzi, Antara Pal
Abstract

Investigation of the dynamics of colloids in bulk can be hindered by issues such as multiple scattering and sample opacity. These challenges are exacerbated when dealing with inorganic materials. In this study, we employed a model system of Akaganeite colloidal rods to assess three leading dynamics measurement techniques: 3D-(depolarized) dynamic light scattering (3D-(D)DLS), polarized-differential dynamic microscopy (P-DDM), and x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS). Our analysis revealed that the translational and rotational diffusion coefficients captured by these methods show a remarkable alignment. Additionally, by examining the q-ranges and maximum volume fractions for each approach, we offer insights into the best technique for investigating the dynamics of anisotropic systems at the colloidal scale.

Organisation(s)
Computational and Soft Matter Physics
External organisation(s)
Lund University, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility ESRF, Stockholm University, MAX IV Laboratory
Journal
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Volume
660
Pages
314-320
No. of pages
7
ISSN
0021-9797
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.163
Publication date
04-2024
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
103015 Condensed matter, 103021 Optics, 103018 Materials physics, 103029 Statistical physics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Biomaterials, Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/c24626b5-404d-44bf-9aec-1b9acc5e8ca5