ParticleSurface
ParticleSurface, sometimes written as particlesurface, is a multidisciplinary concept describing the interactions between discrete particles and a solid boundary. It encompasses physical, chemical, and mechanical processes that occur when particles are in contact with, adjacent to, or deposited on a surface. The study combines elements of physics (kinetics, energy transfer), chemistry (adsorption, surface reactions), and materials science (surface roughness, adhesion).
Key phenomena include adhesion and cohesion, wetting behavior, van der Waals and electrostatic forces, chemical bonding,
Experimental methods used to study particle-surface interactions include atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron
Applications of particle-surface research span catalyst-support systems, nanoparticle self-assembly on substrates, thin-film deposition, sensor interfaces, lubrication
Origin and usage: the concept draws from surface science and colloid science and is used in academic