A complex network approach for the growth of aerogels

R. V. Morales, C. R. Da Cunha, C. R. Rambo

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Abstract

The formation of the gel structure of a finite set of inorganic particles interacting via long range potentials is studied via Monte Carlo simulations for different conditions of temperature and concentration. We found that there are certain specific conditions wherein gelation can occur. Moreover, the integrated network of connected particles is investigated. A divergence of an order parameter was observed and indicates the transition from random Erdös-Rényi to scale-free networks. The effects of a reaction limited process are also investigated and indicate that the dissociation of particles favors the formation of random networks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)131-138
Number of pages8
JournalPhysica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Volume406
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Complex networks
  • Monte Carlo
  • Sol-gel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistics and Probability
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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