Field theoretical approach for bio-membrane coupled with flow field

Y. Oya, T. Kawakatsu

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Abstract

Shape deformation of bio-membranes in flow field is well known phenomenon in biological systems, for example red blood cell in blood vessel. To simulate such deformation with use of field theoretical approach, we derived the dynamical equation of phase field for shape of membrane and coupled the equation with Navier-Stokes equation for flow field. In 2-dimensional simulations, we found that a bio-membrane in a Poiseuille flow takes a parachute shape similar to the red blood cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Symposium on Slow Dynamics in Complex Systems
Subtitle of host publicationKeep Going Tohoku
Pages452-454
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event4th International Symposium on Slow Dynamics in Complex Systems: Keep Going Tohoku - Sendai, Japan
Duration: 2012 Dec 22012 Dec 7

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1518
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference4th International Symposium on Slow Dynamics in Complex Systems: Keep Going Tohoku
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySendai
Period12/12/212/12/7

Keywords

  • bio-membrane
  • Navier-Stokes eq
  • red-blood cell

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