Molecular dynamics simulations of Janus nanoparticles in a fluid flow.

We study the forces and torques on individual Janus nanoparticles in a fluid flow using molecular dynamics simulations. In particular, we consider amphiphilic Janus nanospheres that have different slip boundary conditions on each hemisphere, and calculate the forces and torques experienced by them as a function of their orientation with respect to the flow direction. Furthermore, we examine nanoparticles that are deformed slightly from a spherical shape, and have no-slip boundary conditions.