Perspective on Fluid-Interface-Involved Physiochemistry: From Static to Dynamic

Area of Science:

• Physical Chemistry
• Fluid Dynamics
• Materials Science

Background:

• Fluid interfaces (liquid-air, liquid-liquid) are crucial in natural and industrial processes.
• These interfaces involve complex spatiotemporal physicochemical effects, not just simple mediums.
• Understanding and utilizing interfacial mechanisms remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in fluid interfacial behaviors.
• To emphasize heat, mass, and energy transfer at interfaces.
• To explore the regulation of these transfers by external fields.

Main Methods:

• Focus on fundamental heat and mass transfer principles at fluid interfaces.
• Analysis of energy transfer mechanisms.
• Investigation of external field effects (temperature, shear, acoustic, electric).

Main Results:

• Fluid interfaces demonstrate significant heat and mass transfer phenomena.
• External fields can effectively regulate interfacial transfer processes.
• These regulated interfaces have potential applications in various fields.

Conclusions:

• Fluid interfaces are dynamic systems with critical roles in heat and mass transfer.
• External fields provide a means to control and exploit interfacial phenomena.
• Harnessing interfacial effects can advance chemical reactions, material assembly, crystal growth, and fluidic devices.