A review on particle dynamics simulation techniques for colloidal dispersions: Methods and applications

作者：Park Jun Dong; Myung Jin Suk; Ahn Kyung Hyun^*

来源：Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016, 33(11): 3069-3078.

DOI：10.1007/s11814-016-0229-9

• Particle Dynamics Simulation
• Brownian Dynamics
• Stokesian Dynamics
• Multi-particle Collision Dynamics
• Self-consistent Particle Simulation

Colloidal dispersions have attracted much attention both from academia and industry due to industrial significance and complex dynamic properties. Accordingly, a variety of attempts have been made to understand the complicated physics of colloidal dispersions. Particle dynamics simulation has been playing an important role in exploring colloidal systems as a strong complement to experimental approaches from which it is hard to get exact microscopic information. Our aim is to provide a well-organized and up-to-date guide to particle dynamics simulation of colloidal dispersions. Among diverse particle dynamics simulation techniques, we focus on Brownian dynamics, Stokesian dynamics, multi-particle collision dynamics, and self-consistent particle simulation techniques. First, the concept of the simulation techniques will be described. Then, for each simulation technique, pros and cons are discussed with a broad range of applications, including concentrated hard sphere suspensions and biological systems. It is expected that this article helps to identify and motivate research challenges.

• 出版日期2016-11