Introduction to Molecular-Microsimulation for Colloidal Dispersions

Introduction to Molecular-Microsimulation for Colloidal Dispersions provides an introduction to molecular-microsimulation methods for colloidal dispersions and is suitable for both self-study and reference. It provides the reader with a systematic understanding of the theoretical background to simulation methods, together with a wide range of practical skills for developing computational programs. Exercises are included at the end of each chapter to further assist the understanding of the subjects addressed.

Provides the reader with the theoretical background to molecular-microsimulation methodsSuitable for both self-study and referenceAids the reader in developing programs to meet their own requirements

What kinds of molecular-microsimulation methods are useful for colloidal dispersions?
Statistical ensembles
Monte Carlo methods
Governing equations of the flow field
Theory for the motion of a single particle and two particles in a fluid
The approximation of multi-body hydrodynamic interactions among particles in a dense colloidal dispersion
Molecular dynamics methods for a dilute colloidal dispersion
Stokesian dynamics methods
Brownian dynamics methods
Typical properties of colloidal dispersions calculable by molecular-microsimulations
The methodology of simulations
Some examples of microsimulations
Higher order approximations of multi-body hydrodynamic interactions
Other microsimulation methods
Theoretical analysis of the orientational distribution of spherocylinder particles with Brownian motion