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  • Ostwald Ripening

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    Introduction Ostwald Ripening is a phenomenon in physical chemistry named after the German chemist Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald. It describes the process where smaller particles within a solution dissolve, and the material re-deposits onto larger particles. The process leads to the growth of large particles at the expense of small ones, which results in an increase…

  • Young-Laplace Equation

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    Introduction The Young-Laplace equation describes the capillary pressure difference sustained across the interface between two static fluids, such as water and air, due to surface tension. Basic Concept: Surface Tension Surface tension is a property of liquids that causes the surface to behave as if it were covered by a stretched elastic membrane. It is…