Turbulent-like velocity fluctuations in two-dimensional granular materials subject to cyclic shear

We perform a systematic experimental study to investigate the velocity fluctuations in the two-dimensional granular matter of low and high friction coefficients subjected to cyclic shear of a range of...

Where in the world are condensed counterions?

A scaling model of the concentration profiles of both condensed and free counterions is presented for solutions of spherical and cylindrical charged nanoparticles of different charge valences, nanoparticle sizes, and...

Recyclable and re-usable smart surfactant for stabilization of various multi-responsive emulsions alone or with nanoparticles

A novel multi-responsive surfactant (abbreviated as N+-8P8-N) was synthesized, in which one octyl trimethylamine group (quaternary ammonium) and one octyl dimethylamine group are connected to a benzene ring through ether...

Mussel-inspired adhesive gelatin–polyacrylamide hydrogel wound dressing loaded with tetracycline hydrochloride to enhance complete skin regeneration

Even though the global wound care market size was valued at USD 19.83 billion in 2020, it is still a challenge to develop a hydrogel-based wound dressing with a good mechanical property, adhesiveness and antibacterial property.

Flow driven vesicle unbinding under mechanosensitive adhesion

Ligand receptor based adhesion is the primary mode of interaction of cellular blood constituents with the endothelium. These adhered entities also experience shear flow imposed by the blood which may...

Correction: Guided run-and-tumble active particles: wall accumulation and preferential deposition

Correction for ‘Guided run-and-tumble active particles: wall accumulation and preferential deposition’ by Chamkor Singh, Soft Matter, 2021, 17, 8858–8866, DOI: 10.1039/D1SM00775K.

Diffusive dynamics of charged nanoparticles in convex lens-induced confinement

Hydrodynamic effects influence the dynamics of nanoparticles in confined geometries.

Impact of dynamic covalent chemistry and precise linker length on crystallization kinetics and morphology in ethylene vitrimers

Vitrimers, dynamic polymer networks with topology conserving exchange reactions, can lead to unusual evolution of the melting temperature and crystal structure of ethylene networks.

Particle anisotropy tunes emergent behavior in active colloidal systems

Studies of active particle systems have demonstrated that particle anisotropy can impact the collective behavior of a system. However, systems studied to date have served as one-off demonstrations of concept,...