Ideal wet two-dimensional foams and emulsions with finite contact angle

Simon Cox, Denis Weaire, Stefan Hutzler, Andrew M. Kraynik

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Abstract

We present simulations that show that the equilibrium structure of an ideal two-dimensional foam with a finite contact angle develops an inhomogeneity for
high liquid fraction $\phi$. In liquid-liquid emulsions this inhomogeneity is known as flocculation. In the case of an ordered foam this requires a perturbation, but in a disordered foam inhomogeneity grows steadily and spontaneously with $\phi$, as demonstrated in our simulations performed with the Surface Evolver.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5922-5929
JournalSoft Matter
Volume14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04 Jul 2018

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