Abstract
A quasi two-dimensional (2D) model for the solid phases (CS, S, and LS) of Langmuir monolayers is proposed. The model can reproduce the CS-S and S-LS transitions and many other experimental results observed in the monolayers of fatty acids using parameters that can be estimated from experiments. It is demonstrated that, although being ignored in many theories, electrostatic interactions indeed play a crucial role in the polymorphism of the monolayer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 738-742 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the Physical Society of Japan |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Mar |
Keywords
- Cell-mode expansion
- Langmuir monolayers
- Phase diagram