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ME-5454: Interfacial Thermodynamics and Transport

Description: Intermolecular forces (covalent, van der Waals, and Coulombic forces) and their thermodynamic considerations. Molecular structure and thermodynamic properties of liquid-solid, liquid-vapor, and liquid-liquid interfaces. Thin films and wetting. Disjoining pressure (van der Waals, double layer, and solvation forces; non-classical forces). Transport phenomena driven by interfacial forces, including electrokinetic transport, diffusioosmosis, and diffusiophoresis. Pre: Graduate standing.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

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Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 1

Average GPA: 4.00 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 100.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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