Open AccessColloids in the study of fundamental physics
Author(s) -
Tianhui Zhang,
Cao Jing-Sheng,
Ying Liang,
Xiangyang Li
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
wuli xuebao
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 47
ISSN - 1000-3290
DOI - 10.7498/aps.65.176401
Subject(s) - nucleation , colloidal particle , colloid , phase transition , nanotechnology , materials science , crystallization , statistical physics , chemical physics , physics , condensed matter physics , thermodynamics , chemistry
Colloidal particles in solution exhibit rich phase behaviors and behavior like big-atom. In the past decades, as modelling systems, colloids have been widely employed in the study of nucleation, crystallization, glass transition and melting. A number of advances have been achieved. These advances to a large extent extend and complete the understanding of various phase transitions. Recently, a number of active fields are emerging with colloidal model systems. In this review, the advances and the emerging fields are summarized. At the end, the potential directions and the challenges for future studies are suggested.