Diffuse interface models are widely used to describe the evolution of multi-phase systems of various natures. Dispersed inclusions described by these models are usually three-dimensional (3D) objects characterized by phase field distribution. When em...
A typical dissolution wetting system, Bi-Sn eutectic filler metal over a Bi substrate in a high-purity argon atmosphere was investigated first using real-time in situ hot stage microscopy for the extensive use of the sharp-interface model and the dif...
Advection–diffusion–reaction-type interface models have wide-ranging applications in environmental science, chemical engineering, and biological systems, particularly in modeling pollutant transport in groundwater, reactive flows, and dru...
This paper discusses in detail the classification, historical development, and application of diffuse interface-capturing models (DIMs) for compressible multiphase flows. The work begins with an overview of the development of DIMs, highlighting impor...
The utilization rate of reclaimed asphalt pavement is significantly low in the sustainable design process of asphalt roads. Numerous researchers have extensively investigated the recycling and utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavements from various p...
We present an extensive theoretical and experimental study to identify the effect on the Raman spectrum due to interface interdiffusion between GaN and AlN layers in short-period GaN/AlN superlattices (SLs). The Raman spectra for SLs with sharp inter...
This work proposes a detailed process of micro/nano-structure surface modification in relation to temperature field. In this paper, a femtosecond laser is used to induce the surface morphology of a silicon substrate. We provide a new method for the f...
Cavitation resulting from underwater explosions in compressible multiphase or multicomponent flows presents significant challenges due to the dynamic nature of shock–cavitation–structure interactions, as well as the complex and discontinu...
This study introduces a novel one-dimensional Fractional Time–Space Stochastic Advection–Diffusion Equation that revolutionizes the modeling of moisture transport within atmospheric boundary layers adjacent to oceanic surfaces. By synthes...
Recent progresses in nanotechnology have clearly shown that the incorporation of nanomaterials within concrete elements leads to a sensible increase in strength and toughness, especially if used in combination with randomly distributed short fiber re...
Understanding the salinity transport process around the sediment–water interface is important for water resources management in the upper reach of an estuary. In this study, we developed a baroclinic fluid dynamic model for investigating the fl...
A fundamental understanding and simulation of fuel atomization, phase transition, and mixing are among the topics researchers have struggled with for decades. One of the reasons for this is that the accurate, robust, and efficient simulation of fuel...
An interface-corrected diffuse interface method is presented in this work for the simulation of incompressible multiphase flows with large density ratios. In this method, an interface correction term together with a mass correction term is introduced...
Driven by the remarkable capabilities of machine learning, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) are carving out an ever-expanding range of applications across a multitude of diverse fields. Notably, electroencephalogram (EEG) signals have risen to...
Diffuse interface descriptions offer many advantages for the modeling of microstructure evolution. However, the numerical representation of moving diffuse interfaces on discrete numerical grids involves spurious grid friction, which limits the overal...
A sharp-interface model employing the extended finite element method is presented. It is designed to capture the prominent
Modeling metal matrix composites in finite element software requires incorporating a cohesive zone model (CZM) to represent the interface between the constituent materials. The CZM determines the behavior of traction–separation (T–S) in t...
This review details a large panel of experimental studies (Inelastic Neutron Scattering, Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance relaxometry, Pulsed-Gradient Spin-Echo attenuation, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging, macroscopic...
Experimental and numerical experiments were carried out to study the coffee rings or coffee splats formed by droplet evaporation with micro or nano polystyrene sphere particles (Dp = 10 μm or 100 nm). Particle image velocimetry (PIV) and a high-re...
In this work, a mathematical model to describe drug delivery from polymer coatings on implants is proposed. Release predictability is useful for development and understanding of drug release mechanisms from controlled delivery systems. The proposed m...
Different notions of entropy can be identified in different scientific communities: (i) the thermodynamic sense; (ii) the information sense; (iii) the statistical sense; (iv) the disorder sense; and (v) the homogeneity sense. Especially the “di...
Different notions of entropy can be identified in different communities: (i) the thermodynamic sense; (ii) the information sense; (iii) the statistical sense; (iv) the disorder sense; and (v) the homogeneity sense. Especially the “disorder sense” and...
The nature of the electrode–electrolyte interface has an impact on the performance and durability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The initial electrolyte’s thermodynamic instability at the anode–electrolyte interface in LIBs result...
When computing high-order solutions of compressible multicomponent flows, numerical instabilities at shock waves and material interfaces must be mitigated without compromising accuracy. A widely adopted strategy is the use of a posteriori limiters to...
An analysis method for the detectability of defects on the TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V) diffusion bonding interface was proposed in this study. First, a semi-analytical model of the liquid–solid coupling acoustic field with attenuation characteristics was c...
Three-dimensional printed concrete (3DPC) is an anisotropic heterogeneous material composed of a concrete matrix and the interfaces between layers and filaments that form during printing. The overall ion transport properties can be characterized by t...
The use of the principle of maximum entropy generation per unit volume is a new approach in materials science that has implications for understanding the morphological evolution during solid–liquid interface growth, including bifurcations with...
Delamination at heterogeneous material interfaces is one of the most prominent failure modes in active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). A well-known example of an AIMD is the cochlear implant (CI). In mechanical engineering, a multitude of testin...
Rapid solidification during metal additive manufacturing (AM) leads to non-equilibrium microsegregation, which can result in the formation of detrimental phases and cracking. Most of the microsegregation models assume a Scheil-type solidification, wh...
For concrete structures in offshore areas, chloride ion erosion is one of the main factors affecting durability. It is crucial to evaluate the chloride ion permeability resistance of concrete structures. In this paper, a finite element simulation of...
The interface behavior of brazing between Zr-Cu filler metal and SiC ceramic was investigated. Based on the brazing experiment, the formation of brazing interface products was analyzed using OM, SEM, XRD and other methods. The stable chemical potenti...
Fractional calculus approach is used to analyze the model of surfactant transport by anomalous diffusion and its adsorption on an interface in a liquid-liquid system. The anomalous diffusion is modeled by time-fractional partial differential equation...
The formation of intermetallic compounds (IMC) at the Al/Fe interface determined the mechanical property of steel-aluminum welded joint. To understand the interfacial microstructure evolution and relate diffusion mechanism of atoms cross the Al/Fe in...
To address brine discharge pipe blockage caused by salt crystallization in natural gas storage facilities within salt caverns, this study employed GROMACS molecular dynamics simulations to develop a three-dimensional regulatory model integrating inte...
Lignohumate, as an industrially produced analog of natural humic substances, is studied from the point of view of its diffusion properties. This work focuses on its permeation ability, important in agricultural and horticultural applications, connect...
The mechanical properties of the SiC/Al interface are crucial in estimating the overall strength of this ceramic-metal composite. The present work investigates the interdiffusion at the SiC/Al interface using molecular dynamics simulations. One cubic...
The human placenta plays a key role in reproduction and serves as a major interface for maternofetal exchange of nutrients. Study of human placenta pathology presents a great experimental challenge because it is not easily accessible. In this paper,...
The interfacial interaction between asphalt binder and mineral aggregate makes different components have different diffusion behavior. It influences the performance of interface and consequently that of the mix. In this research, the models of four a...
This paper aims to analyse the mechanisms of microscopic diffusion and adhesion at the interface between polymer-modified asphalt and aggregate at high blending ratios. Using molecular dynamics simulations, a model of the polymer-modified asphalt&nda...
The biological interfaces encountered by ultrasound are rarely welded in the ideal elastic sense. Around tissue–implant contacts, fibrotic capsules, thin membranes, hydrated layers, and tissue-mimicking phantoms, a weak boundary may involve fin...
Supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) fracturing has been recognized as an effective technology for developing unconventional oil and gas resources. The extent to which natural fractures can be activated is a critical factor controlling overall reser...
The equivalent characteristics of the materials’ interfaces are known to impact the overall mechanical properties of ceramic–metal composites significantly. One technological method that has been suggested is raising the temperature of th...
A bond interface between new and old concrete is inherently present in bridge widening and rehabilitation projects. Under marine environmental conditions, this interface provides a preferential pathway for chloride ion transport, thereby accelerating...
The improvement of the performance of asphalt mixtures has been studied by scholars. This research proposes a new asphalt–mineral interface formation method, which is a pre-wet bitumen–mineral mixture. The formation process of the pre-wet...
A mathematical model of the anomalous diffusion of surfactant and the process of adsorption–desorption on an interface is analyzed using a fractional calculus approach. The model is based on time-fractional partial differential equations in the...
Diffusion bonding experiments followed by tensile testing were conducted on cylindrical pairs of AA6061–AA1050 aluminum alloys. The influence of bonding time, atmosphere and surface roughness on the resulting interface strength was studied. Met...
A model for spinodal decomposition must account for interface effects that include gradient and strain energy terms. The measurement of diffusion in the Cu-Ni(Fe) alloy for the special case of nanolaminate structured coatings is considered wherein th...
This study focuses on better development of green buildings. The key to the sustainable development of the construction industry is to popularize and promote the spread of green building technologies (GBTS) in the construction market. This study inte...
Strong chemical gradients between clay and concrete porewater lead to diffusive transport across the interface and subsequent mineral reactions in both materials. These reactions may influence clay properties such as swelling behaviour, permeability...
Road construction consumes a lot of resources and produces a lot of waste and other pollutants. With the emergence of a resource and energy crisis, how to make efficient use of rap has become the research focus of scientific researchers. The interfac...
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