Nanoscale transport phenomena at the interface of hard and soft matter
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Majumdar, Arun
Date Issued
May 2003
Abstract
Hard and soft matter can be distinguished by the energy of chemical bonds in comparison with
kBT. At the interface of hard and soft matter, there exists a region of transition between strong
(covalent/ionic/metallic) bonds in solids and weak (van der Waals/hydrogen/electrostatic)
interactions in liquids and polymers. Transport of energy and mass at such interfaces is yet to be
fully explored, but seems both rich in science and of technological importance. This paper
discusses some fundamental issues as well as some technological implications.
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