The active role of these surface irregularities on nucleation, in particular for a concave cavity, is well described by the heterogeneous classical nucleation theory (CNT) through a simple ...

Through this study, we have deepened understanding of the interplay of heterogeneous nucleation and ice I polytypism and suggest routes to I c. More broadly, the substrate design methodology presented ...

Scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently discovered a non-classical nucleation process that can greatly facilitate ice formation on foreign surfaces ...

The hydrodynamic constraints to the nucleation rate were calculated by using a modified form of the classical nucleation theory that accounted for the diffusional and viscosity constraints to the rate ...

According to classical heterogeneous nucleation theory (Liu, 1999), the free energy barrier (ΔG c) of heterogeneous nucleation of vapor condensation ascends dramatically as the substrate nanostructure ...

Nucleation is the creation of structure in a vapor, solution, or liquid. The scientists found that the nuclei came in a broad range of shapes and sizes and possess a diffuse interface surrounding a ...

Through this study, we have deepened understanding of the interplay of heterogeneous nucleation and ice I polytypism and suggest routes to I c. More broadly, the substrate design methodology presented ...