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Title: Structural response of bijels stabilized by ellipsoidal magnetic particles
This capsule contains the data analysis of lattice Boltzmann simulations of the structural response of bijels stabilized by magnetic ellipsoidal particles. Analysis includes the average and directional microstructure change observed after application or removal of magnetic fields.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2414458 2346036 2204011
PAR ID:
10621087
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Code Ocean
Date Published:
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
Capsule Physics bijels particle stabilized emulsions lattice boltzmann emulsion templating
Format(s):
Medium: X
Right(s):
BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License; Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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