Nano-microscale thermodynamics and its frontier applications
In today's chemical engineering processes;the widespread presence of interfaces across multiple spatial and temporal scales poses a significant challenge.Macroscopic thermodynamics struggles to accurately describe phenomena and functionalities at the nanoscale;consequently hindering further innovation and advancement in chemical engineering technologies.This viewpoint offers an in-depth exploration of nanoscale thermodynamics;covering its origin;essence;and practical applications.It begins by taking green medium ionic liquids as a case study;highlighting the unique interface structures and exceptional functionalities observable at the nanoscale and being extended to the thermodynamic mechanisms linking the structure and function.Then;we summarize research methodologies relevant to nanoscale thermodynamics;advocating for a paradigm that integrates high-precision in-situ dynamic experiments;precise and efficient computational simulations;and high-throughput-automated artificial intelligence.Subsequent sections address the cutting-edge applications of nanoscale thermodynamics theory in reaction engineering;separation processes;and electrochemistry.Finally;we delve into the challenges and future prospects of research in this field of nanoscale thermodynamics.In summary;the emergence of new theories in nano-microscale thermodynamics is poised to open new horizons and pathways in the scientific investigation of chemical engineering;driving the field towards a transition from analytical design and structural-functional control to the scaling of engineering principles.This advancement is expected to give rise to a new discipline in chemical thermodynamics;tailored to novel systems;applications;and emerging demands.
thermodynamicsnano-microscaleionic liquidsgreen chemical engineering
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