Challenges and opportunities concerning numerical solutions for population balances: a critical review
Population balance models are tools for the study of dispersed systems, such as granular
materials, polymers, colloids and aerosols. They are applied with increasing frequency …
materials, polymers, colloids and aerosols. They are applied with increasing frequency …
Morphological control of cellulose nanocrystals via sulfuric acid hydrolysis based on sustainability considerations: An overview of the governing factors and potential …
Structural morphology of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) is a major determinant of its
properties. However, the lack of comprehensive understanding on the morphological control …
properties. However, the lack of comprehensive understanding on the morphological control …
Compartmental approach for modelling twin-screw granulation using population balances
In this study, a compartmental population balance model (CPBM) is developed as a
predictive tool of particle size distribution (PSD) for wet granulation in co-rotating twin-screw …
predictive tool of particle size distribution (PSD) for wet granulation in co-rotating twin-screw …
Analytical approach for solving population balances: a homotopy perturbation method
In the present work, a new approach is proposed for finding the analytical solution of
population balances for aggregation and fragmentation process. This approach is relying on …
population balances for aggregation and fragmentation process. This approach is relying on …
Analytical and numerical simulations of depolymerization based on discrete model: A chain‐end scission scenario
J Wang, TT Wang, ZH Luo, YN Zhou - AIChE Journal, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Depolymerization by chain‐end scission enables ideally full recovery of monomers, which is
considered as a promising route for polymer recycling. Despite attractive experimental …
considered as a promising route for polymer recycling. Despite attractive experimental …
Finite volume approach for fragmentation equation and its mathematical analysis
This work is focused on developing a finite volume scheme for approximating a
fragmentation equation. The mathematical analysis is discussed in detail by examining …
fragmentation equation. The mathematical analysis is discussed in detail by examining …
Discrete finite volume approach for multidimensional agglomeration population balance equation on unstructured grid
In this work, a discrete finite volume scheme (FVS) is developed for approximating a
multidimensional agglomeration population balance equation on an unstructured grid …
multidimensional agglomeration population balance equation on an unstructured grid …
[HTML][HTML] A reaction-diffusion framework for hydrolytic degradation of amorphous polymers based on a discrete chain scission model
Z Pan, L Brassart - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrolytic degradation of polymers involves the scission of long chain molecules, leading to
molecular weight reduction and mass loss. The precise degradation response however …
molecular weight reduction and mass loss. The precise degradation response however …
On the use of sectional techniques for the solution of depolymerization population balances: Results on a discrete-continuous mesh
To study the discrete bond-breaking phenomena of depolymerization, the use of a fully
continuous Population Balance Equation (PBE) is inadequate to embody all the inherent …
continuous Population Balance Equation (PBE) is inadequate to embody all the inherent …
Mass-based finite volume scheme for aggregation, growth and nucleation population balance equation
In this paper, a new mass-based numerical method is developed using the notion of
Forestier-Coste & Mancini (Forestier-Coste & Mancini 2012, SIAM J. Sci. Comput. 34, B840 …
Forestier-Coste & Mancini (Forestier-Coste & Mancini 2012, SIAM J. Sci. Comput. 34, B840 …