Using the Cahn–Hilliard Theory in Metastable Binary Solutions

Using the Cahn–Hilliard Theory in Metastable Binary Solutions

A solution may be in one of three states: stable, unstable, or metastable. If the solution is unstable, phase separation is spontaneous and proceeds by spinodal decomposition. If the solution is metastable, the solution must overcome an activation barrier for phase separation to proceed spontaneousl...

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Main Authors: Viet-Nhien Tran Duc, Philip K. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:ChemEngineering
Subjects:
spinodal decomposition
nucleation and growth
unstable region
metastable region
Cahn–Hilliard theory
Flory–Huggins free energy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-7084/3/3/75

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