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Henri Temianka Correspondence; (ostwald)
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/temianka_correspondence/2540/thumbnail.jp
Henri Temianka Correspondence; (ostwald)
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/temianka_correspondence/2541/thumbnail.jp
Steady-state nucleation rate and flux of composite nucleus at saddle point
The steady-state nucleation rate and flux of composite nucleus at the saddle
point is studied by extending the theory of binary nucleation. The
Fokker-Planck equation that describes the nucleation flux is derived using the
Master equation for the growth of the composite nucleus, which consists of the
core of the final stable phase surrounded by a wetting layer of the
intermediate metastable phase nucleated from a metastable parent phase recently
evaluated by the author [J. Chem. Phys. {\bf 134}, 164508 (2011)]. The
Fokker-Planck equation is similar to that used in the theory of binary
nucleation, but the non-diagonal elements exist in the reaction rate matrix.
First, the general solution for the steady-state nucleation rate and the
direction of nucleation flux is derived. Next, this information is then used to
study the nucleation of composite nucleus at the saddle point. The dependence
of steady-state nucleation rate as well as the direction of nucleation flux on
the reaction rate in addition to the free-energy surface is studied using a
model free-energy surface. The direction of nucleation current deviates from
the steepest-descent direction of the free-energy surface. The results show the
importance of two reaction rate constants: one from the metastable environment
to the intermediate metastable phase and the other from the metastable
intermediate phase to the stable new phase. On the other hand, the gradient of
the potential or the Kramers crossover function (the commitment or
splitting probability) is relatively insensitive to reaction rates or
free-energy surface.Comment: 12 pages, 6 figures, to be published in Journal of Chemical Physic
Nonlinear evolution of surface morphology in InAs/AlAs superlattices via surface diffusion
Continuum simulations of self-organized lateral compositional modulation
growth in InAs/AlAs short-period superlattices on InP substrate are presented.
Results of the simulations correspond quantitatively to the results of
synchrotron x-ray diffraction experiments. The time evolution of the
compositional modulation during epitaxial growth can be explained only
including a nonlinear dependence of the elastic energy of the growing epitaxial
layer on its thickness. From the fit of the experimental data to the growth
simulations we have determined the parameters of this nonlinear dependence. It
was found that the modulation amplitude don't depend on the values of the
surface diffusion constants of particular elements.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures, published in Phys. Rev. Lett.
http://link.aps.org/abstract/PRL/v96/e13610
Chiral Crystal Growth under Grinding
To study the establishment of homochirality observed in the crystal growth
experiment of chiral molecules from a solution under grinding, we extend the
lattice gas model of crystal growth as follows. A lattice site can be occupied
by a chiral molecule in R or S form, or can be empty. Molecules form
homoclusters by nearest neighbor bonds. They change their chirality if they are
isolated monomers in the solution. Grinding is incorporated by cutting and
shafling the system randomly. It is shown that Ostwald ripening without
grinding is extremely slow to select chirality, if possible. Grinding alone
also cannot achieve chirality selection. For the accomplishment of
homochirality, we need an enhanced chirality change on crystalline surface.
With this "autocatalytic effect" and the recycling of monomers due to rinding,
an exponential increase of crystal enantiomeric excess to homochiral state is
realized.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figure
Diffusive Evolution of Stable and Metastable Phases II: Theory of Non-Equilibrium Behaviour in Colloid-Polymer Mixtures
By analytically solving some simple models of phase-ordering kinetics, we
suggest a mechanism for the onset of non-equilibrium behaviour in
colloid-polymer mixtures. These mixtures can function as models of atomic
systems; their physics therefore impinges on many areas of thermodynamics and
phase-ordering. An exact solution is found for the motion of a single, planar
interface separating a growing phase of uniform high density from a
supersaturated low density phase, whose diffusive depletion drives the
interfacial motion. In addition, an approximate solution is found for the
one-dimensional evolution of two interfaces, separated by a slab of a
metastable phase at intermediate density. The theory predicts a critical
supersaturation of the low-density phase, above which the two interfaces become
unbound and the metastable phase grows ad infinitum. The growth of the stable
phase is suppressed in this regime.Comment: 27 pages, Latex, eps
3D characterization of CdSe nanoparticles attached to carbon nanotubes
The crystallographic structure of CdSe nanoparticles attached to carbon
nanotubes has been elucidated by means of high resolution transmission electron
microscopy and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron
microscopy tomography. CdSe rod-like nanoparticles, grown in solution together
with carbon nanotubes, undergo a morphological transformation and become
attached to the carbon surface. Electron tomography reveals that the
nanoparticles are hexagonal-based with the (001) planes epitaxially matched to
the outer graphene layer.Comment: 7 pages, 8 figure
Uncovering treatment burden as a key concept for stroke care: a systematic review of qualitative research
<b>Background</b> Patients with chronic disease may experience complicated management plans requiring significant personal investment. This has been termed ‘treatment burden’ and has been associated with unfavourable outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to examine the qualitative literature on treatment burden in stroke from the patient perspective.<p></p>
<b>Methods and findings</b> The search strategy centred on: stroke, treatment burden, patient experience, and qualitative methods. We searched: Scopus, CINAHL, Embase, Medline, and PsycINFO. We tracked references, footnotes, and citations. Restrictions included: English language, date of publication January 2000 until February 2013. Two reviewers independently carried out the following: paper screening, data extraction, and data analysis. Data were analysed using framework synthesis, as informed by Normalization Process Theory. Sixty-nine papers were included. Treatment burden includes: (1) making sense of stroke management and planning care, (2) interacting with others, (3) enacting management strategies, and (4) reflecting on management. Health care is fragmented, with poor communication between patient and health care providers. Patients report inadequate information provision. Inpatient care is unsatisfactory, with a perceived lack of empathy from professionals and a shortage of stimulating activities on the ward. Discharge services are poorly coordinated, and accessing health and social care in the community is difficult. The study has potential limitations because it was restricted to studies published in English only and data from low-income countries were scarce.<p></p>
<b>Conclusions</b> Stroke management is extremely demanding for patients, and treatment burden is influenced by micro and macro organisation of health services. Knowledge deficits mean patients are ill equipped to organise their care and develop coping strategies, making adherence less likely. There is a need to transform the approach to care provision so that services are configured to prioritise patient needs rather than those of health care systems
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