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Modeling of Micro- and Nanocylinder

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Serghei A. Baranov1,2*

1Institute of Applied Physics, str. Academiei 5, Chisinau, MD-2028 Republic of Moldova

2Shevchenko Pridnestrov’e State University, str. 25 Oktyabrya 128, Tiraspol, Republic of Moldova

*Corresponding Author: Serghei A. Baranov. Institute of Applied Physics, str. Academiei 5, Chisinau, MD-2028 Republic of Moldova.

Received: 20 May 2021; Accepted: 31 May 2021; Published: 31 May 2021

Citation:

Serghei A. Baranov. Modeling of Micro- and Nanocylinder. Journal of Analytical Techniques and Research 3 (2021): 28-38.

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Abstract

The results of the theory of modeling for obtaining nanocylinders have been described. A case of a nanocylinder whose diameters are shorter than the Tolman length has been considered. This important issue is taken into account in studying a nanocylinder for which, in the simplest model, the thickness of the interfacial layer cannot be determined because it supposedly has a small size. At the same time, it has been shown that the introduction of a special form of anisotropy energy makes it possible to analytically describe the origin of an interfacial layer whose sizes can be regarded as sizes comparable to the Tolman length.

Keywords

nanocylinder; Tolman length; Heisenberg model; Euler–Lagrange equations; instantons or skyrmions

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Article Details

1. Introduction

The modern statistical mechanics of curved interfaces, mainly spherical and cylindrical, is equally important to the simple thermodynamics of planar interfaces (maybe even more important). However, this statistical mechanics theory needs Amore subtle analysis than the thermodynamics of flat geometry, for which Agreat progress has been achieved in understanding the properties [1–5].

The first studies of the effect of only one curvature on the properties of drops (Jung and Laplace) date back to the nineteenth century [1, 2]. Laplace considered Adrop of radius R enclosing Ahomogeneous liquid-like phase (interior phase) separated from Ahomogeneous bulk vapor phase (exterior phase) by Amathematical dividing surface, where the density changes abruptly from Aconstant value inside the drop to Aconstant value outside; to provide the stability of the drop against the surface tension (regarded as Amechanical force) of the vapor–liquid interface, it is necessary to set up Apressure difference over the interface to balance the contracting force and maintain the system in equilibrium, i.e., the condition of mechanical equilibrium, which is referred to as the Laplace law [1–10].

On the other hand, the curved interface theory with ATolman's intermediate phase was based on sound thermodynamic arguments in the late 1940s [6]; however, it received little attention in electrochemistry [3–5]. After that, this theory was developed in [7–10]. We will not discuss all reviews; we can only mention many original papers and reviews [11–20]. Those studies are close to our research.

Below, we will consider Anew theory [21–24] that takes into account the cylindrical shape and the intermediate phase. Moreover, the size of the intermediate phase can be arbitrary.

2. Methods

ASmall Long Cylinder

We consider Acase of the application theory [21–23], where nanoparticles have the form of Along cylinder. We used Acylindrical coordinate system for which the characteristic spin function [21, 22] is represented by angle function θ(r) about the cylinder axis z.

The free energy in this model can have the following form [21, 22]:

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where θ(r) is the angle between the cylinder axis and the magnetization vector; r is the radial coordinate, and k1 is the second anisotropy constant.

The model kinetic energy in (1) is Aclassical analog of the exchange energy in the Heisenberg model for the two-dimensional space at the continuum approximation [21], which in our case corresponds to the infinite cylinder model [21, 22]. In this case, the kinetic energy in (1) coincides in form with the kinetic energy of the particle (in cylindrical coordinates). This fact is not casual because the model under consideration permits exact analytical solutions in the form of quasi-particles (nonlinear waves), which are referred to as instantons (or skyrmions [21, 22]). Note that, in our case, these quasi-particles are topological compositions, rather than dynamic particles. Therefore, in our case, the virtual kinetic energy of Atopological instanton is meant by the kinetic energy.

We introduce Arelative coordinate

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where Rc is the drop equilibrium radius.

In this case, there is Acondition of 0 ≤ p ≤ 1. The proposed continuum model of energy (1) appears to be AHeisenberg model, in which the interacting spins have the meaning of energy states of the particles associated with the constant exchange interaction A(with the dimension for the exchange energy [J/m]).

Using (1), it is simple to derive the Euler–Lagrange equation:

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For simplicity, it is sufficient to use only Aparticular solution of this equation describing the nucleation process under simple boundary conditions:

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The solutions of equations (3) and (4) are as follows:

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which is convenient for further analysis.

Let us introduce the model surface energy to obtain the Euler–Lagrange equations for the scale-invariant theory as well:

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where a2 is the ratio of the anisotropy energy to exchange interaction constant A. The a2 parameter is determined in [21, 22]:

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with the determined anisotropy function (model as the Rapini modified potential [21, 22]:

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where B is the positive energy quantity whose dimension coincides with A.

For agreement with the previous solution, we assume that, in (6), anisotropy does not occur at B = 0 and occurs at B > 0. The solution of equation (6) is as follows:

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Note that solutions (5) and (9) analytically join; therefore, the indices are later omitted.

Let us consider one general solution (9). The diagram of this solution is shown in Figs. 1Aand 1b.

It is easy to show that the θ(r) function has no point of inflection at A= 1 and 0 ≤ r ≤ 1. This point appears only at A> 1. This means that the surface layer in our model can exist only at A> 1. In this case, Acertain volume whose energy is the surface energy of the cylindrical particle can be chosen as Asurface layer. For definiteness, we suppose, for example, that the surface layer begins to clearly manifest itself from Avalue of A> 4. Thus, we suppose that at A= 1 there is no anisotropy in the system, and the Tolman length actually coincides with the drop sizes. If A>> 1, then, in the proposed model, the specific anisotropy is higher than the exchange interaction, and in the drop there appears Aparameter (Tolman length) that characterizes the dimension of the interfacial region.

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Figure 1a: Diagrams of solution (9) at different values of parameter A[22].

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Figure 1b: Diagrams of solution (9) at the different values of parameter a: A= (1) 1, (2) 10, (3) 50, and (4) 100 [21].

The case of A< 1 corresponds to the negative surface energy (in Fig. 1a, this case is shown for A= 0.5); it is not discussed in detail in this paper, because it is associated with the condensed phase instability.

The change in the free energy from the particle center to the particle surface can be estimated. This estimation allows the physical interpretation of the introduced parameters of the model and their comparison with conventional energy characteristics used to describe the nucleation process.

Let us initially consider the layer-by-layer change in this free energy of Acylindrical drop. Let us return to the formulAfor the energy that was used to derive the equation of motion. It is as follows: E(r) = T + U. Taking into account solution (9), we find that the kinetic energy is equal to the potential energy: T = U. This important result for the closed dynamic system is associated with the virial theorem for the finite motion; in our case, it is the test to verify whether this approach to the problem solution is correct. For the total full energy, we have:

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It follows from (10) that, at A= 1 and r < 1, the equality E(r) = A is satisfied. If B> 0, then the cylinder surface energy tends to Aa2 ~ B; the higher the B value, the sharper the limit. Thus, just this parameter B can be associated with the parameter of the specific thermodynamic surface energy that occurs in the thermodynamic theories (Gibbs, Tolman, etc.) provided that the dimension of these energies is different.

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Figure 2a: Plot for tan(θ/2) as function of θ for different a value.

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Figure 2b: Dependence of energy on parameters a and ρ [22].

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Figure 2c: Dependence of energy on parameters a and ρ see [21].

Asharp rise in free energy (see Figs. 2b, 2c) depending on parameter Ais identified with the phase transition, which takes place in the system in the case of infinitely small anisotropy (for details see [21, 22]). To determine the total energy of the particle assigned to the cylinder length unit, an integral of E(r) over the cylinder volume should be taken. Let us begin with Aqualitative analysis of the model. Note that, for Aparticular case of A= 1 and B = 0, this integral should be equal to A(with an accuracy to the multiplier). In this case, there is no other energy in the system; here Ais the only internal model energy of the system. In another limiting case, Acertain high value of Ais sufficient for the total energy to tend to the anisotropy energy B. In the general case, the total full specific energy (for the cylinder length unit) will be as follows:

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In the Cahn–Hilliard theory [22, 23], the activation barrier energy is in proportion to the geometric mean of two energy parameters:

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Unlike the proposed theory, the Cahn–Hilliard theory is not scale-invariant, and the quantity B has Adimension of J/m3. In our case, the integral formulAderived from (11) for the activation energy has the same form; that is, the coincidence of these theories can be stated in calculating the mean activation energy (in the volume unit). Thus, we can deduce that the proposed theory qualitatively coincides with the Cahn–Hilliard theory. In terms of the Cahn–Hilliard theory, we obtain the same analytic structures [23].

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Figure 3: Schematics representations of solution (9): (A) and (12): (B) in the form of Adomain wall of energy vectors.

2.2 Physical Application

The previously introduced parameter  (see (7)) can formally be less than a = 1 (in Fig. 1a, this case is shown for a = 0.5). This case can correspond to negative anisotropy energy, which can, for example, prevent the formation of Ananoparticle. Technologically, it is possible to initiate the formation of Ananoparticle yet limit the nanoparticle growth.

Therefore, it is of interest to consider the case where

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This physical situation can take place in the case when Ananoparticle nucleus with Asize of P0<1(for definiteness, P0=0.1) has already been formed; however, the development of it to an equilibrium state with p=1 is hindered by the created (artificially) anisotropy:

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We believe that this anisotropy manifests itself only starting from some sizes corresponding to the value

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Then, for this case, the equation is greatly simplified:

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Aparticular solution for equation (16) can have the form (in our case, we use condition (16) to compare it with the solution in the form of formulA(9):

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where

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Function graph

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Figure 4: Functions graphs of solution (17).

2.3 Electrochemical Application

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Figure 5: Scheme of the physical process of nucleation for the case of electrochemical nucleation. The charge is θ, the potential is φ. The capacity of the double layer is C. Electrode 2 (grid) can control the electrodeposition by changing the potential and electrical capacity of the near-electrode layer.

We can study the electrochemical nature of the examined anisotropy for the case of electrochemical nucleation. This anisotropy can be generated using the distribution of the electric field in the near-electrode layer, because the dimensions of the particles become comparable to the dimensions of the layer.

Let the surface energy change dσ in the nucleation pro­cess according to the Lippman equation [25]:

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where θand φ are the charge and potential on the sur­face. In the approximation of the constant capacity of the double layer C.

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Note that constant capacity C is defined as Aspecific amount, namely, capacitance per unit areAas surface energy σ is defined as the amount of energy per unit area.

For the change in surface energy σ, we obtain

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The change in the surface energy can be attributed to the anisotropy introduced above. Actually, if we assume that an asymptotic functional dependence occurs,

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then we finally obtain for parameter a2

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where rc ~ 10-6 cm is the equilibrium value of the nanoparticle dimension.

For the evaluation, we take the specific capacity of Amer­cury electrode that is known to be on the order of

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If we confine ourselves to the upper limit of the rc value, then, for the evaluation of dimensionless quantity a2, we obtain

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In general, the consideration results are qualitative.

2.4 Mathematical Application

In terms of the classical theory [8–10, 22–24], we can obtain (see Fig. 6)

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From formulas (5)– (9), we can obtain the dependence

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These formulas (18) and (5)– (9) have the same analytic structures.

In terms of the Cahn–Hilliard theory, we obtain same analytic structures (12). Another dependence, which can correspond to (5)– (9), is obtained in [26].

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Figure 6: Dimensionless profiles of Asessile micro drop.

5.Conclusion

(i) We have obtained results associated with the van der Waals gradient theory, which can be resumed in the following way. If in the formation of Ananoparticle there is only one energy form that plays the role of exchange interaction A, then, in the context of the proposed model, the additive separation of the system energy into the surface energy and the nanoparticle volume energy is incorrect. However, in this case, we can introduce the average energy of the whole nanoparticle and, from simple geometric considerations, derive the Rusanov linear formulAfor the surface energy [22]. Typically, the Rusanov formulAis assumed universally applicable. This fact is not confirmed when our model of the anisotropy energy is complicated.

(ii) The concept of anisotropy energy, which is introduced into the theory in the form of the proposed model as Amodified Rapini potential, leads to the appearance of surface energy. Note that, in the conventional Rapini potential, there is no multiplier of the form of 1/r2 [21, 22]. Anisotropy energy can have the meaning of double electric layer energy (in electrochemistry); in addition, in the case of the formation of extremely small equilibrium particles with Adifferentiated surface energy, the electric capacity of the nanosystem where this nanoparticle is formed should be increased. Thus, it can be assumed that the nano-nucleation process can be efficiently controlled.

Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the Moldavian national project and the Shevchenko Pridnestrov'e State University project.

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