There are still many open questions regarding the nature of Uranus and Neptune, the
outermost planets in the Solar System. In this review we summarize the current-knowledge …

Uranus and Neptune form a distinct class of planets in our Solar System. Given this fact, and
ubiquity of similar-mass planets in other planetary systems, it is essential to understand their …

Our understanding of planet formation has been rapidly evolving in recent years. The
classical planet formation theory, developed when the only known planetary system was our …

Context. Water is one of the key chemical elements in planetary structure modelling. Due to
its complex phase diagram, equations of state often only cover parts of the pressure …

Abstract Magnesium Oxide (MgO) and water (H2O) are abundant in the interior of planets.
Their properties, and in particular their interaction, significantly affect the planet interior …

Hydrocarbon mixtures are extremely abundant in the Universe, and diamond formation from
them can play a crucial role in shaping the interior structure and evolution of planets. With …

Sub-Neptune exoplanets are commonly hypothesized to consist of a silicate-rich magma
ocean topped by a hydrogen-rich atmosphere. Previous work studying the outgassing of …

During their formation, planets form large, hot atmospheres due to the ongoing accretion of
solids. It has been customary to assume that all solids end up at the center, constituting a …

Silica, water, and hydrogen are known to be the major components of celestial bodies, and
have significant influence on the formation and evolution of giant planets, such as Uranus …

Ice-rich planets are formed exterior to the water ice line and thus are expected to contain a
substantial amount of ice. The high ice content leads to unique conditions in the interior …