Development and application of new thermodynamic models for interfaces based on classical density func-tional theory (A06)

• Subject Area: Technical Thermodynamics
• Term: from 2010 to 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 84292822

Based on classical density functional methods for prediction of interfacial properties, developed during the last funding periods, we develop a predictive model for droplet coalescence using dynamic density functional theory. Surfactants shall be considered as well as the influence of capillary waves on coalescence. Furthermore, this project continues to provide thermodynamic properties, like surface tension, vapor-liquid equilibria and transport coefficients, as service to other projects in the spirit of a cross-sectional project.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 75: Droplet Dynamics Under Extreme Ambient Conditions
• Applicant Institution: Universität Stuttgart
• Project Head: Professor Dr.-Ing. Joachim Groß