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Possibilities of phase separation in colloidal suspensions

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Different physical mechanisms leading to phase separation in colloidal fluids are reviewed. Phase separation into two fluid phases can be induced by (a) the long-ranged van der Waals attraction between the colloidal spheres, (b) counterion overscreening, (c) added polymer (d) depletion effects of the solvent, (e) a solvent phase transition. If a strong short-range attraction between the colloidal spheres is present, phase separation occurs into two isostructural solid colloidal phases.

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  • Löwen, Hartmut, 1997. "Possibilities of phase separation in colloidal suspensions," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 235(1), pages 129-141.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:235:y:1997:i:1:p:129-141
    DOI: 10.1016/S0378-4371(96)00334-2
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