| Abstract: | The Debye-Hückel (Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek) two-sphere interaction potential is discussed in relation to the dissociative electrical double layer (DEDL) theory. The DEDL theory provides new electrostatic models to investigate the origin of attractions in colloidal crystals. Three Maxwellian models of two, three, and four interacting spheres are suggested. It is estimated that at least four spheres are needed to obtain Madelung-like attractions that are brought about by co-ion exclusion. |
