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Stratification and film ripping induced by structural forces in granular micellar thin films.

Joshua P KingRaymond R DagastineJoseph D BerryRico F Tabor
Published in: Journal of colloid and interface science (2023)
Early-stage film behaviour is dominated by hydrodynamics, which can be well reproduced by the SRYL model. However, experimental profiles drain significantly faster than predicted, transitioning into a structural force dominated phase characterised by four types of film ripping instabilities that we term 'waving', 'ridging', 'webbing', and 'hole-sheeting'. These instabilities were mapped according to SDS concentration and approach velocity, providing insight into the interplay between structural forces and hydrodynamic conditions.
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