Active nematics on flat surfaces: From droplet motility and scission to active wetting

We consider the dynamics of active nematics droplets on flat surfaces, based on the continuum hydrodynamic theory. We investigate a wide range of dynamical regimes as a function of the activity and droplet size on surfaces characterized by strong anchoring and a range of equilibrium contact angles....

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Published in:	Physical Review Research
Main Authors:	Rodrigo C. V. Coelho, Hélio R. J. C. Figueiredo, Margarida M. Telo da Gama
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	American Physical Society 2023-09-01
Online Access:	http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.033165