Simulation of Structure and Mechanics in Electrostatic Hybrid Networks

Ahmad Reza Motezakker (KTH)

Sep 10. 2025, 09:00 — 09:30

Soft matter systems held together by electrostatic interactions exhibit a rich spectrum of structures and mechanical behaviors. Using coarse-grained simulations, we examine how variations in composition and interaction parameters drive the evolution of these systems from dispersed constituents to interconnected networks. The study identifies distinct structural regimes and links them to changes in particle dynamics and mechanical response. These findings provide general insights into the relationship between nanoscale organization and bulk properties in electrostatically assembled soft materials.

Further Information
Venue:
ESI Boltzmann Lecture Hall
Associated Event:
Charged Soft Matter: Bridging Theory and Experiment (Workshop)
Organizer(s):
Emanuela Bianchi (TU Vienna)
Peter Košovan (Charles U, Prague)
Christos Likos (U of Vienna)
Roman Staňo (U of Vienna)