Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium and Chemical Thermodynamics

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue covers topics on the vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) from both a theoretical and experimental viewpoint. Molecular simulations (e.g., density functional theory and molecular dynamics) and experimental techniques that focus on the equilibrium compositions and the effect of temperature and pressure on the equilibrium are the main focus area.

This Special Issue aims to discuss the relationships that are essential to the thermodynamic treatment of the equilibrium, mostly between the liquid and vapor phases of systems, the determination of excess properties, the validation of models that express the systems most accurately, and other vital parameters, such as chemical potentials and fugacity/activity coefficients. Liquid–liquid equilibrium (LLE) is also in the scope of this Special Issue. Furthermore, high- and ultra-high-pressure experimental vapor phase properties (e.g., density, viscosity, and phase diagrams) of pure compounds and mixtures are also within the scope of this Special Issue. Computational work that attempts to provide a nanoscopic explanation of VLE and LLE systems, such as short-range interactions, interfacial effects of the liquid–liquid phases, and similar applications, will also be accepted.

This Special Issue will also accept specific studies on the methods for the direct determination of flash or distillation properties/optimization, the determination of dew and bubble points, and the flow properties of complex multi-component and multi-phase systems. Finally, this Special Issue also welcomes dedicated submissions that attempt to provide a comprehensive literature review that spans the last decade on the systems mentioned above, emphasizing VLE and LLE systems. An emphasis on ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and organic acids will be highly appreciated.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Thermo.

Prof. Dr. Mert Atilhan
Prof. Dr. Santiago Aparicio
Guest Editors

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