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  • Geochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Engineering

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  • Solid-water interfaces are vital for clean water, energy, and nuclear waste management.
  • Current continuum models oversimplify interface complexity, using averaged parameters that limit predictive accuracy.
  • Molecular-level studies reveal stochastic surface site behavior, impacting reaction mechanisms and rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To bridge the gap between molecular-scale understanding and continuum-scale modeling of solid-water interfaces.
  • To propose a new modeling paradigm for surface properties using probability distributions instead of discrete values.
  • To enhance the predictive capabilities of continuum models for complex interfacial phenomena.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual shift from discrete surface property values to probability distributions.
  • Incorporating molecular-scale insights into continuum-scale model frameworks.
  • Requires significant advancements in computational power to handle increased complexity.

Main Results:

  • A proposed framework for representing heterogeneous surface properties more accurately.
  • Potential for more realistic simulations of processes at solid-water interfaces.
  • Foundation for developing next-generation technologies and environmental solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Moving beyond averaged parameters in continuum models is essential for accurate interfacial predictions.
  • Representing surface properties as probability distributions offers a more robust approach.
  • This paradigm shift promises significant advancements in applied science and environmental management.