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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Computational Physics
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Pore size distribution (PSD) is crucial for understanding porous materials, influencing adsorption and mechanical properties.
  • Existing computational methods for PSD calculation yield inconsistent results due to differing definitions.
  • Distinctions between Torquato et al. (T-PSD) and Gelb-Gubbins (G-PSD) definitions require rigorous mathematical clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To mathematically define and quantify differences between T-PSD and G-PSD.
  • To extend the G-PSD definition to include particle coating and finite probe sizes.
  • To develop and validate a robust computational algorithm for generalized G-PSD calculation.

Main Methods:

  • Rigorous mathematical analysis to define and compare T-PSD and G-PSD.
  • Derivation of relationships between extended and classical G-PSD formulations.
  • Development of a Voronoi tessellation-based algorithm for generalized G-PSD computation.

Main Results:

  • Quantified differences between T-PSD and G-PSD, providing clear mathematical definitions.
  • Established a generalized G-PSD incorporating coating and finite probe particle effects.
  • Validated a Voronoi tessellation algorithm capable of high-precision generalized G-PSD calculation for spherical particles.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed generalized G-PSD offers a more comprehensive characterization of porous systems.
  • The Voronoi-based algorithm demonstrates superior performance and scalability over grid-based methods.
  • This work provides a unified framework for accurate PSD analysis in diverse particle-based materials.