Recent articles in The European Physical Journal E

Recent articles in The European Physical Journal E http://www.edpsciences.org/epje Contents of the last issue of The European Physical Journal E weekly 1 2008-11-26T10:37:47Z EDP Sciences Copyright (c) 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 1292-895X The European Physical Journal E Study of temperature dependence of crystallisation transitions of a symmetric PEO-PCL diblock copolymer using simultaneous SAXS and WAXS measurements with synchrotron radiation http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10385-4 Authors: Shichun Jiang, Chaoliang He, Yongfeng Men, Xuesi Chen, Lijia An, Sérgio S. Funari and Chi-Ming Chan Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 8 April 2008 / Revised version 15 July 2008 / Published online 19 November 2008 Pacs: 64.70.Nd - Structural transitions in nanoscale materials, 64.70.pj - Polymers Study of temperature dependence of crystallisation transitions of a symmetric PEO-PCL diblock copolymer using simultaneous SAXS and WAXS measurements with synchrotron radiation Shichun Jiang Chaoliang He Yongfeng Men Xuesi Chen Lijia An Sérgio S. Funari Chi-Ming Chan 64.70.Nd Structural transitions in nanoscale materials 64.70.pj Polymers 2008-11-26T10:37:47Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10385-4 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227695867 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Temperature-sensitive poly(N-Isopropyl-Acrylamide) microgel particles: A light scattering study http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10387-2 Authors: M. Reufer, P. Díaz-Leyva, I. Lynch and F. Scheffold Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 11 August 2008 / Published online 25 November 2008 Pacs: 82.70.Dd - Colloids, 83.80.Kn - Physical gels and microgels, 82.70.Gg - Gels and sols Temperature-sensitive poly(N-Isopropyl-Acrylamide) microgel particles: A light scattering study M. Reufer P. Díaz-Leyva I. Lynch F. Scheffold 82.70.Dd Colloids 83.80.Kn Physical gels and microgels 82.70.Gg Gels and sols 2008-11-26T10:37:47Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10387-2 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227695867 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Fluid transport at low Reynolds number with magnetically actuated artificial cilia http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10388-1 Authors: E. M. Gauger, M. T. Downton and H. Stark Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 20 May 2008 / Revised version 21 July 2008 / Published online 20 November 2008 Pacs: 87.19.rh - Fluid transport and rheology, 87.16.A- - Theory, modeling, and simulations, 87.16.Qp - Pseudopods, lamellipods, cilia, and flagella Fluid transport at low Reynolds number with magnetically actuated artificial cilia E. M. Gauger M. T. Downton H. Stark 87.19.rh Fluid transport and rheology 87.16.A- Theory, modeling, and simulations 87.16.Qp Pseudopods, lamellipods, cilia, and flagella 2008-11-25T12:54:39Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10388-1 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227617679 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Effect of atmosphere on reductions in the glass transition of thin polystyrene films http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10394-3 Authors: A. N. Raegen, M. V. Massa, J. A. Forrest and K. Dalnoki-Veress Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 15 July 2008 / Revised version 27 September 2008 / Published online 20 November 2008 Pacs: 36.20.-r - Macromolecules and polymer molecules, 64.70.pj - Polymers, 68.60.-p - Physical properties of thin films, nonelectronic Effect of atmosphere on reductions in the glass transition of thin polystyrene films A. N. Raegen M. V. Massa J. A. Forrest K. Dalnoki-Veress 36.20.-r Macromolecules and polymer molecules 64.70.pj Polymers 68.60.-p Physical properties of thin films, nonelectronic 2008-11-25T12:54:39Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10394-3 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227617679 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Gravitational compression of colloidal gels http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10390-7 Authors: J. J. Liétor-Santos, C. Kim, P. J. Lu, A. Fernández-Nieves and D. A. Weitz Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 13 May 2008 / Revised version 10 September 2008 / Published online 18 November 2008 Pacs: 82.70.Gg - Gels and sols, 47.56.+r - Flows through porous media, 82.70.Dd - Colloids Gravitational compression of colloidal gels J. J. Liétor-Santos C. Kim P. J. Lu A. Fernández-Nieves D. A. Weitz 82.70.Gg Gels and sols 47.56.+r Flows through porous media 82.70.Dd Colloids 2008-11-21T09:01:32Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10390-7 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227258092 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Upward penetration of grains through a granular medium http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10384-5 Authors: Z. M. Jakšić, S. B. Vrhovac, B. M. Panić, Z. Nikolić and B. M. Jelenković Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 19 March 2008 / Revised version 19 August 2008 / Published online 18 November 2008 Pacs: 45.70.-n - Granular systems, 45.70.Mg - Granular flow: mixing, segregation and stratification, 47.57.Gc - Granular flow Upward penetration of grains through a granular medium Z. M. Jakšić S. B. Vrhovac B. M. Panić Z. Nikolić B. M. Jelenković 45.70.-n Granular systems 45.70.Mg Granular flow: mixing, segregation and stratification 47.57.Gc Granular flow 2008-11-19T15:10:05Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10384-5 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227107405 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT The role of the amorphous phase in the re-crystallization process of cold-crystallized poly(ethylene terephthalate) http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10389-0 Authors: M. Pieruccini, A. Flores, U. Nöchel, G. Di Marco, N. Stribeck and F. J. Baltá Calleja Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 10 June 2008 / Published online 18 November 2008 Pacs: 61.41.+e - Polymers, elastomers, and plastics, 61.05.cp - X-ray diffraction, 64.70.Nd - Structural transitions in nanoscale materials The role of the amorphous phase in the re-crystallization process of cold-crystallized poly(ethylene terephthalate) M. Pieruccini A. Flores U. Nöchel G. Di Marco N. Stribeck F. J. Baltá Calleja 61.41.+e Polymers, elastomers, and plastics 61.05.cp X-ray diffraction 64.70.Nd Structural transitions in nanoscale materials 2008-11-19T15:10:05Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10389-0 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1227107405 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Stimuli-responsive poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(2-vinylpyridine)-b-poly(ethylene oxide) triblock copolymers and complexation with poly(acrylic acid) at low p H http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10386-3 Authors: A. Karanikolas, P. Tsolakis, G. Bokias and C. Tsitsilianis Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 16 July 2008 / Published online 6 November 2008 Pacs: 83.80.Uv - Block copolymers, 82.70.Uv - Surfactants, micellar solutions, vesicles, lamellae, amphiphilic systems, (hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions), 83.80.Rs - Polymer solutions Stimuli-responsive poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(2-vinylpyridine)-b-poly(ethylene oxide) triblock copolymers and complexation with poly(acrylic acid) at low p H A. Karanikolas P. Tsolakis G. Bokias C. Tsitsilianis 83.80.Uv Block copolymers 82.70.Uv Surfactants, micellar solutions, vesicles, lamellae, amphiphilic systems, (hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions) 83.80.Rs Polymer solutions 2008-11-14T15:28:17Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10386-3 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1226676497 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Elastic theory of defects in toroidal crystals http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10380-9 Authors: L. Giomi and M. J. Bowick Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 1 August 2008 / Published online 4 November 2008 Pacs: 81.10.Aj - Theory and models of crystal growth; physics of crystal growth, crystal morphology, and orientation, 61.72.Bb - Theories and models of crystal defects, 61.48.De - Structure of carbon nanotubes, boron nanotubes, and closely related graphitelike systems, 61.72.Lk - Linear defects: dislocations, disclinations Elastic theory of defects in toroidal crystals L. Giomi M. J. Bowick 81.10.Aj Theory and models of crystal growth; physics of crystal growth, crystal morphology, and orientation 61.72.Bb Theories and models of crystal defects 61.48.De Structure of carbon nanotubes, boron nanotubes, and closely related graphitelike systems 61.72.Lk Linear defects: dislocations, disclinations 2008-11-13T10:09:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10380-9 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1226570997 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT The large amplitude oscillatory strain response of aqueous foam: Strain localization and full stress Fourier spectrum http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10382-7 Authors: F. Rouyer, S. Cohen-Addad, R. Höhler, P. Sollich and S. M. Fielding Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 27 March 2008 / Published online 10 November 2008 Pacs: 83.80.Iz - Rheology: Emulsions and foams, 47.57.Bc - Fluids dynamics: Foams and emulsions, 83.60.La - Viscoplasticity; yield stress The large amplitude oscillatory strain response of aqueous foam: Strain localization and full stress Fourier spectrum F. Rouyer S. Cohen-Addad R. Höhler P. Sollich S. M. Fielding 83.80.Iz Rheology: Emulsions and foams 47.57.Bc Fluids dynamics: Foams and emulsions 83.60.La Viscoplasticity; yield stress 2008-11-13T10:09:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10382-7 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1226570997 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Instabilities in a two-dimensional polar-filament-motor system http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2007-10377-x Authors: V. Rühle, F. Ziebert, R. Peter and W. Zimmermann Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 13 August 2007 / Published online 29 October 2008 Pacs: 87.16.-b - Subcellular structure and processes, 47.54.-r - Pattern selection; pattern formation, 89.75.-k - Complex systems Instabilities in a two-dimensional polar-filament-motor system V. Rühle F. Ziebert R. Peter W. Zimmermann 87.16.-b Subcellular structure and processes 47.54.-r Pattern selection; pattern formation 89.75.-k Complex systems 2008-11-03T09:05:30Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2007-10377-x Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1225703130 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT On the concentration-induced growth of nonionic wormlike micelles http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10379-2 Authors: S. Bulut, J. Hamit, U. Olsson and T. Kato Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 18 March 2008 / Published online 30 October 2008 Pacs: 64.75.Yz - Self-assembly, 82.70.Uv - Surfactants, micellar solutions, vesicles, lamellae, amphiphilic systems, (hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions), 82.56.Lz - Diffusion On the concentration-induced growth of nonionic wormlike micelles S. Bulut J. Hamit U. Olsson T. Kato 64.75.Yz Self-assembly 82.70.Uv Surfactants, micellar solutions, vesicles, lamellae, amphiphilic systems, (hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions) 82.56.Lz Diffusion 2008-11-03T09:05:30Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10379-2 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1225703130 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Diffusion limited cluster aggregation with irreversible slippery bonds http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10381-8 Authors: S. Babu, J. C. Gimel and T. Nicolai Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 27 February 2008 / Published online 30 October 2008 Pacs: 82.70.Dd - Colloids, 82.70.Gg - Gels and sols Diffusion limited cluster aggregation with irreversible slippery bonds S. Babu J. C. Gimel T. Nicolai 82.70.Dd Colloids 82.70.Gg Gels and sols 2008-11-03T09:05:30Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10381-8 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1225703130 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Effects of polydispersity on the order-disorder transition of diblock copolymer melts http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10383-6 Authors: T. M. Beardsley and M. W. Matsen Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 (2008) Received 6 August 2008 / Published online 30 October 2008 Pacs: 82.35.Jk - Copolymers, phase transitions, structure, 61.46.-w - Structure of nanoscale materials Effects of polydispersity on the order-disorder transition of diblock copolymer melts T. M. Beardsley M. W. Matsen 82.35.Jk Copolymers, phase transitions, structure 61.46.-w Structure of nanoscale materials 2008-11-03T09:05:30Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10383-6 Eur. Phys. J. E PREPRINT, 1 abstract 1225703130 The European Physical Journal E Article 1 PREPRINT Failure and success of hydrodynamic interaction models http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10368-5 Authors: H. A. Knudsen, J. H. Werth and D. E. Wolf Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 161 (2008) Received 18 April 2008 / Published online 25 September 2008 Pacs: 83.10.Mj - Molecular dynamics, Brownian dynamics, 82.70.Dd - Colloids, 83.10.Rs - Computer simulation of molecular and particle dynamics Failure and success of hydrodynamic interaction models H. A. Knudsen J. H. Werth D. E. Wolf 83.10.Mj Molecular dynamics, Brownian dynamics 82.70.Dd Colloids 83.10.Rs Computer simulation of molecular and particle dynamics 2008-10-28T15:30:35Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10368-5 Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 161 abstract 2 1225207835 The European Physical Journal E Article 161 27 Modeling of a two-regime crystallization in a multicomponent lipid system under shear flow http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2007-10359-0 Authors: G. Mazzanti, A. G. Marangoni and S. H. J. Idziak Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 135 (2008) Received 10 October 2007 / Published online 29 August 2008 Pacs: 81.10.Dn - Growth from solutions, 81.10.Jt - Growth from solid phases (including multiphase diffusion and recrystallization), 61.05.cp - X-ray diffraction Modeling of a two-regime crystallization in a multicomponent lipid system under shear flow G. Mazzanti A. G. Marangoni S. H. J. Idziak 81.10.Dn Growth from solutions 81.10.Jt Growth from solid phases (including multiphase diffusion and recrystallization) 61.05.cp X-ray diffraction 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2007-10359-0 Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 135 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 135 27 Dielectric and conductivity relaxation in mixtures of glycerol with LiCl http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10357-8 Authors: M. Köhler, P. Lunkenheimer and A. Loidl Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 115 (2008) Received 14 April 2008 / Published online 29 August 2008 Pacs: 64.70.pm - Liquids, 66.10.Ed - Ionic conduction, 77.22.Gm - Dielectric loss and relaxation Dielectric and conductivity relaxation in mixtures of glycerol with LiCl M. Köhler P. Lunkenheimer A. Loidl 64.70.pm Liquids 66.10.Ed Ionic conduction 77.22.Gm Dielectric loss and relaxation 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10357-8 Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 115 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 115 27 Numerical modelling of foam Couette flows http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10358-7 Authors: I. Cheddadi, P. Saramito, C. Raufaste, P. Marmottant and F. Graner Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 123 (2008) Received 6 February 2008 / Published online 11 September 2008 Pacs: 47.57.Bc - Foams and emulsions, 83.60.La - Viscoplasticity; yield stress, 83.60.Df - Nonlinear viscoelasticity, 02.60.Cb - Numerical simulation; solution of equations Numerical modelling of foam Couette flows I. Cheddadi P. Saramito C. Raufaste P. Marmottant F. Graner 47.57.Bc Foams and emulsions 83.60.La Viscoplasticity; yield stress 83.60.Df Nonlinear viscoelasticity 02.60.Cb Numerical simulation; solution of equations 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10358-7 Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 123 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 123 27 Microwave specific loss power of magnetic fluids subjected to a static magnetic field http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10362-y Authors: P. C. Fannin, I. Malaescu, C. N. Marin and N. Stefu Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 145 (2008) Received 22 April 2008 / Published online 9 September 2008 Pacs: 75.50.Mm - Magnetic liquids, 75.40.Gb - Dynamic properties (dynamic susceptibility, spin waves, spin diffusion, dynamic scaling, etc.), 77.22.Gm - Dielectric loss and relaxation Microwave specific loss power of magnetic fluids subjected to a static magnetic field P. C. Fannin I. Malaescu C. N. Marin N. Stefu 75.50.Mm Magnetic liquids 75.40.Gb Dynamic properties (dynamic susceptibility, spin waves, spin diffusion, dynamic scaling, etc.) 77.22.Gm Dielectric loss and relaxation 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10362-y Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 145 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 145 27 Thermal and non-thermal fluctuations in active polar gels http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10364-9 Authors: A. Basu, J. F. Joanny, F. Jülicher and J. Prost Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 149 (2008) Received 10 March 2008 / Published online 11 September 2008 Pacs: 87.17.Jj - Cell locomotion, chemotaxis, 82.70.Gg - Gels and sols, 82.35.Gh - Polymers on surfaces; adhesion Thermal and non-thermal fluctuations in active polar gels A. Basu J. F. Joanny F. Jülicher J. Prost 87.17.Jj Cell locomotion, chemotaxis 82.70.Gg Gels and sols 82.35.Gh Polymers on surfaces; adhesion 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10364-9 Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 149 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 149 27 Phase behaviour of a dispersion of charge-stabilised colloidal spheres with added non-adsorbing interacting polymer chains http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10367-6 Authors: C. Gögelein and R. Tuinier Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 171 (2008) Received 21 May 2008 / Published online 16 September 2008 Pacs: 82.70.Dd - Colloids, 61.25.H- - Macromolecular and polymers solutions; polymer melts, 68.35.Rh - Phase transitions and critical phenomena Phase behaviour of a dispersion of charge-stabilised colloidal spheres with added non-adsorbing interacting polymer chains C. Gögelein R. Tuinier 82.70.Dd Colloids 61.25.H- Macromolecular and polymers solutions; polymer melts 68.35.Rh Phase transitions and critical phenomena 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10367-6 Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 171 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 171 27 Surface oscillations and slow crack growth controlled by creep dynamics of necking instability in a glassy film http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epje/i2008-10370-y Authors: P. -P. Cortet, L. Vanel and S. Ciliberto Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 185 (2008) Received 23 January 2008 / Published online 16 September 2008 Pacs: 46.50.+a - Fracture mechanics, fatigue and cracks, 61.41.+e - Polymers, elastomers, and plastics, 81.40.Lm - Deformation, plasticity, and creep, 68.35.Ct - Interface structure and roughness Surface oscillations and slow crack growth controlled by creep dynamics of necking instability in a glassy film P. -P. Cortet L. Vanel S. Ciliberto 46.50.+a Fracture mechanics, fatigue and cracks 61.41.+e Polymers, elastomers, and plastics 81.40.Lm Deformation, plasticity, and creep 68.35.Ct Interface structure and roughness 2008-10-28T13:39:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epje/i2008-10370-y Eur. Phys. J. E 27, 185 abstract 2 1225201197 The European Physical Journal E Article 185 27