A generalized Knudsen theory for gas transport with specular and diffuse reflections
Gas permeation through nanopores is a long-standing research interest because of its
importance in fundamental science and many technologies. The free molecular flow is …
importance in fundamental science and many technologies. The free molecular flow is …
Molecular geometry effect on gas transport through nanochannels: Beyond Knudsen theory
Gas transport through nanochannels has gained increasing attention in membrane-based
gas separations. Knudsen theory is the cornerstone to quantify the gas flux in the regime of …
gas separations. Knudsen theory is the cornerstone to quantify the gas flux in the regime of …
[HTML][HTML] Non-equilibrium flow of van der Waals fluids in nano-channels
The Enskog–Vlasov equation provides a consistent description of the microscopic molecular
interactions for real fluids based on the kinetic and mean-field theories. The fluid flows in …
interactions for real fluids based on the kinetic and mean-field theories. The fluid flows in …
Nanofluidic Thermoelectric Transducer with Ultrahigh and Tunable Sensitivity
G Li, X Peng, L Yu, D Wang, H Zhao… - The Journal of …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Thermosensitive transient receptor potential (thermoTRP) ion channels can transduce
external thermal stimuli to neural electrical signals, allowing organisms to detect and …
external thermal stimuli to neural electrical signals, allowing organisms to detect and …
Pore-Scale Gas Storage Mechanisms, Characteristics, and Influencing Factors in Water-Bearing Shale: Insights from Molecular Dynamics Simulations
In order to explore the microscopic storage mechanism of shale gas in water-bearing pores
and its influencing factors, this article first establishes a molecular dynamics model for …
and its influencing factors, this article first establishes a molecular dynamics model for …
Anisotropic spreading on chemically heterogeneous surfaces: Insights from contact line approach
Studying the spreading of droplets on heterogeneous surfaces is significant for
understanding various phenomena, from petroleum engineering to material science, due to …
understanding various phenomena, from petroleum engineering to material science, due to …
Two-phase imbibition of water-oil displacement in silica nanochannels
Classical imbibition theory cannot describe imbibition flow dynamics in nanoporous media
in tight reservoirs and other industrial applications. In this work, the two-phase imbibition …
in tight reservoirs and other industrial applications. In this work, the two-phase imbibition …
Perpendicular Phase Separation in Confined Binary Liquids: Unveiling Novel Kinetics and Stabilization Mechanisms for Nanofilms
K Lin - Nano Letters, 2025 - ACS Publications
We investigated the dynamics of a binary mixture confined within van der Waals walls using
molecular dynamics simulations. We discovered a novel phenomenon named perpendicular …
molecular dynamics simulations. We discovered a novel phenomenon named perpendicular …
Impeding effect on droplet spreading by a groove on the substrate
Understanding the wetting behaviors of droplets on grooved surfaces is indispensable in
surface science and offers promising avenues for advancing industrial processes. The …
surface science and offers promising avenues for advancing industrial processes. The …
Local molecular asymmetry mediated self-adaptive pinning force on the contact line
When a droplet is placed on a solid surface, the pinning force on the contact line is the key
factor determining the dynamics of liquid droplet. As the apparent contact line position is not …
factor determining the dynamics of liquid droplet. As the apparent contact line position is not …