Active nematics on flat surfaces: From droplet motility and scission to active wetting
We consider the dynamics of active nematics droplets on flat surfaces, based on the continuum hydrodynamic theory. We investigate a wide range of dynamical regimes as a function of the activity and droplet size on surfaces characterized by strong anchoring and a range of equilibrium contact angles....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Physical Society
2023-09-01
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Series: | Physical Review Research |
Online Access: | http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.033165 |