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The dynamics and rheology of self-assembled empty liquids: from patchy toy models to anisotropic realistic systems

Objective

In this project I plan to investigate by means of numerical simulations the dynamics and rheology of low-density
equilibrium gels made of limited-valence building blocks. I will start with simple toy models of patchy particles
and then add complexity in the form of inner degrees of freedom by investigating systems that undergo a hierarchical
self-assembly process. Examples of such systems are recently synthesised DNA constructs and telechelic star polymers.
The novelty of DELTAS lies in the focus put on the role of the internal flexibility as a tool to tune the dynamics
and the rheology of equilibrium gels. Indeed, the possibility of fine-tuning the structure of these materials
lend themselves well to many applications, ranging from medicine to material science. The project goes one step
further by proposing to investigate the kinetics, dynamics and mechanical properties of these systems in the
framework of (flexible) patchy systems. The usage of simple toy models will grant a better understanding of the
phenomenology of these systems. In addition, the realistic systems I plan to investigate will, on one hand,
establish a stronger link between theory and numerical simulations and experiments and, on the other hand,
provide a testing ground for the results obtained with toy models.

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MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)

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THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Net EU contribution

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€ 183 454,80
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WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES
OX1 2JD Oxford
United Kingdom

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Region
South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 183 454,80
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