KINETICS OF PHASE ORDERING IN A 2-COMPONENT FLUID MEMBRANE

Authors
KUMAR PBS RAO M
Citation
Pbs. Kumar et M. Rao, KINETICS OF PHASE ORDERING IN A 2-COMPONENT FLUID MEMBRANE, Molecular crystals and liquid crystals science and technology. Section A, Molecular crystals and liquid crystals, 288, 1996, pp. 105-118
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Crystallography
Journal title
Molecular crystals and liquid crystals science and technology. Section A, Molecular crystals and liquid crystals → ACNP
ISSN journal
1058725X
Volume
288
Year of publication
1996
Pages
105 - 118
Database
ISI
SICI code
1058-725X(1996)288:<105:KOPOIA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We present a novel Monte Carlo simulation of the phase separation dyna mics of a model fluid membrane. Such a phase segregation induces shape changes of the membrane and results in local 'budding' under favourab le conditions. We present a preliminary investigation of the nucleatio n regime and compute a variety of growth laws. Our study indicates tha t membranes with high viscosity, buckle on account of phase segregatio n. We discuss the relation between this dynamical buckling and the phe nomenon of 'capping' seen in biological membranes.