Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Chemical Transport and Nonequilibrium Processes

This track examines chemical systems that continuously exchange matter, energy, or information with their surroundings. Presentations may address diffusion, heat flow, viscosity, ionic movement, reaction-transport coupling, and stochastic dynamics. Researchers will investigate how gradients generate organized chemical behaviour and dissipative processes. Mathematical models for membranes, microreactors, biological networks, and electrochemical devices will be discussed. Experimental methods for observing nonequilibrium systems may also be included. The track will demonstrate the importance of transport in chemical and technological processes.