Statistical Fluid Dynamics

Dear Colleagues,

Modeling micrometric and nanometric suspensions remains a major issue. They help to modify in a controlled way the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, among others, of the suspensions and then of the resulting product when considered in material forming. In some cases, they can contribute to improving the performance of energy transport. An optimal use of these products is based on an accurate prediction of the flow-induced properties of the suspensions and consequently of the resulting products and parts.

Particles suspended in a viscous medium tend to modify the behavior. The final properties of the resulting microstructured fluid or solid become radically different from the simple mixing rule. There are numerous works addressing homogenization strategies for systems consisting of perfectly of dispersed particles in a matrix. However, in most cases, particles aggregate or sediment, or exhibit strong induced anisotropy. The microscopic description, despite being the finest one, is too heavy from both computational and experimental points of view. For this reason, coarser descriptions are sometimes preferred. Even if they are less accurate, they lead to faster simulations.

This Special Issue is open to all contribution in this field: From fine to coarse descriptions, from numerical to experimental approaches, etc. Numerical contributions may include molecular dynamics, Brownian, or kinetic theory approaches. Experimental papers are also welcome, especially when they discuss controversial behaviors. The applicative dimension is also a point of interest.

Prof. Dr. Amine Ammar
Prof. Dr. Francisco Chinesta
Prof. Dr. Rudy Valette
Guest Editors

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