In this paper first a generally valid model is derived from the two fundamental equations of
Gibbs for temperature and composition dependences of all types of interfacial energies. This …

In the most influential monograph on colloid and interfacial science by Adamson three
fundamental equations of “physical chemistry of surfaces” are identified: the Laplace …

The wettability of graphite by SnAgCu-Ti alloys was investigated by sessile drop method in
vacuum. Bonding of graphite to itself using SnAgCu-Ti alloys was carried out and the joint …

First, extending the boundaries of the thermodynamic framework of Gibbs, a definition of the
partial surface tension of a component of a solution is provided. Second, a formal …

The Butler equation is extended to model equilibrium grain boundary (GB) energy and the
equilibrium GB composition of a polycrystal, as a function of the following state parameters …

The paper studies the wetting of grain boundary triple junctions (GB TJs) by the second solid
phase (intermetallic) δ in the Cu–In alloys. In this system, the portion of grain boundaries in a …

This paper reviewed the wetting properties of solder for microelectronic packaging. The
recent demand for high-density packaging has highlighted the need for a sophisticated and …

The solid/liquid interfacial energies of pure metals and metallic alloys are modelled in this
paper. A simple model is offered for pure metals, showing that their solid/liquid interfacial …

One pathway for reducing the cost of concentrated solar power (CSP) is to increase the
system efficiency by operating a heat engine with a higher hot side (inlet) temperature. If a …

Surfaces designed so that liquid metals do not stick to them but instead rebound as soon as
possible have received considerable attention due to their significant importance in many …