On the Deformation of a Viscous Droplet Caused by Variable Surface Tension
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- 1 July 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Studies in Applied Mathematics
- Vol. 57 (1) , 45-58
Abstract
The surface tension of a small viscous droplet is made variable by the deposition of a surface active material. The resultant shear forces produce a deformation of and a fluid motion within the droplet. The process, including the nonlinear convection or spread of surfactant, is examined theoretically. Some experimental results are reported, and application to cell division is discussed.Keywords
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