| Naslov: | Microchannel geometry effects on nematic dowser domain dynamics |
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| Avtorji: | ID Emeršič, Tadej (Avtor)
ID Zhang, Rui (Avtor)
ID Čopar, Simon (Avtor)
ID Pablo, Juan J. de (Avtor)
ID Tkalec, Uroš (Avtor) |
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| Datoteke: |  RAZ_Emersic_Tadej_2025.pdf (5,65 MB)
MD5: 97728CE347BA4B9ECCF4F8CA3FE2C494
 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/sm/d5sm00562k
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| Jezik: | Angleški jezik |
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| Vrsta gradiva: | Znanstveno delo |
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| Tipologija: | 1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek |
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| Organizacija: | FNM - Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko
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| Opis: | Understanding the dynamics of topological defects in liquid crystals is essential for optimizing their performance in adaptive optics, responsive surfaces, and advanced display technologies. Here, we investigate the dynamics of disclination loops enclosing an escaped structure in a nematic liquid crystal, known as dowser domains, within microfluidic channels of various geometries. Through a combination of experiments and numerical simulations, we demonstrate that fluid flow, dictated by the channel geometry alone, governs the dynamics, shape, and size of these domains. We find that channel constrictions extend the lifetime of dowser domains by accelerating their growth, while channel expansions slow down their dynamics and shorten their lifetime. In addition, manipulating the flow paths of dowser domains through serpentine microchannels can further influence their shape and lifespan. We also demonstrate domain splitting in a T-junction microchannel. These f indings pave the way for the design of hierarchical networks that can manipulate dowser domains in high-throughput parallel channel systems. Taken together, the results presented here improve our understanding of defect loop dynamics in soft materials and advance the development of flow-based liquid crystal devices and applications. |
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| Ključne besede: | topological defects, liquid crystals |
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| Status publikacije: | Objavljeno |
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| Verzija publikacije: | Objavljena publikacija |
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| Datum sprejetja članka: | 16.07.2025 |
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| Datum objave: | 14.09.2025 |
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| Založnik: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
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| Leto izida: | 2025 |
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| Št. strani: | str. 6679-6688 |
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| Številčenje: | Letn. 21, št. 34 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-96764  |
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| UDK: | 532.783 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 243719683 |
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| DOI: | 10.1039/d5sm00562k |
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| ISSN pri članku: | 1744-6848 |
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| Datum objave v DKUM: | 29.01.2026 |
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| Število ogledov: | 130 |
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| Število prenosov: | 1 |
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| Področja: | Ostalo
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