# Effect of the number of patches on the growth of networks of patchy colloids on substrates

Source: [Effect of the number of patches on the growth of networks of patchy colloids on substrates](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa2dad1e209131ce85bb2f>)

Collection index: [llms.txt](<https://www.sota2.com/research/llms.txt>)

Data updated: 2025-10-27T03:24:05.390Z

Authors: C. S. Dias, N. A. M. Ara\\'ujo, M. M. Telo da Gama

Published: 2014-09-29T17:58:42.000Z

## Abstract

We investigate numerically the irreversible aggregation of patchy spherical colloids on a flat substrate. We consider $n$-patch particles and characterize the dependence of the irreversible aggregation kinetics on $n$. For all values of $n$, considered in this study, the growing interface of the aggregate is in the Kardar-Parisi-Zhang universality class, although the bulk structure exhibits a rich dependence on $n$. In particular, the bulk density varies with $n$ and the network is more ordered for particles with fewer patches. Preferred orientations of the bonds are also observed for networks of particles with low $n$.

## Recorded benchmark results

A research result applies to its stated dataset, split, metric and evaluation configuration. Compare like-for-like settings, preserve the metric's unit and direction, and distinguish paper-reported results from independent reproduction. The best result recorded here is not a claim of exhaustive, current global coverage.

## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/1409.8209>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.8209.pdf>)