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Glass transition: from interaction potential changes to the corresponding structural and relaxation responses along the path of reaching the final equilibrium

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Glass transition involves a many-body interaction and relaxation process. The split of relaxation spectrum and the extremely slow dynamics bring into considerations of non-linearity and non-equilibrium. Some of our recent findings in two measurable colloidal systems are reviewed, one with a simple attractive interparticle potential and the other with a competitive (repulsive vs. attractive) inter-particle interaction. With an approach from interaction potential changes to the corresponding structural and relaxation responses, along the path of reaching the final equilibrium, we illustrate some interesting physics in glass formation process. Also, some reviews on the popular glass transition theories are made to remind readers to avoid artifacts and misinterpretations.

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This work was supported by the US National Science Foundation (DMR-1508249) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21474121). The identification of commercial products does not imply endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology nor does it imply that these are the best for the purpose.

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  1. Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, USA

    Guangcui Yuan

  2. Department of Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, 44325, USA

    Guangcui Yuan

  3. Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China

    Charles C. Han

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Yuan, G., Han, C.C. Glass transition: from interaction potential changes to the corresponding structural and relaxation responses along the path of reaching the final equilibrium. Sci. China Chem. 61, 46–53 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-017-9144-4

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