Axisymmetric wetting of a liquid droplet on a stretched elastic membrane

Wetting of a liquid droplet on another liquid substrate is governed by the well-known Neumann equations.The present work aims to develop an explicit modified version of the Neumann equations for axisymmetric wetting of a liquid droplet on a highly stretched elastic membrane of non-zero bending rigidity.An explicit modified form of the Neumann equations is derived to determine the two contact angles,which is reduced to Young's equation for a liquid droplet on a rigid membrane or to the Neumann equations for a liquid droplet on another liquid substrate.Further implications of the modified Neumann equations are examined by comparison with some previous results reported in the recent literature,particularly considering the ranges of material and geometrical parameters of the liquid droplet-membrane system which have not been recently addressed in the literature.

Discussion on the Hillert Theory of Normal Grain Growthwith a Modified Monte Carlo Simulation

On the basis of analyzing some limitations in the existing algorithm, a modified Monte Carlo methodwas proposed to simulate two-dimensional normal grain growth. With the modified method. the simulated time exponent of grain growth attained n=0.49±0.01, which is very close to the theoretical value of the steady graingrowth n=0.5, indicating the possibility to investigate the total process of normal grain growth. The relationbetween the Hillert and the von Neumann equations were studied and identified, the Hillert's basic equation hasbeen found to hold during the normal grain growth. The grain size distribution was found to van continuouslyand slowly with the simulated time in the total growth process, the lognormal and the Hillert functions may betwo types of the expression forms during its transition, and the later seemingly corresponds at the distribution ofthe steady stage were n≈0.50.

ISOMORPHISMS AND DERIVATIONS IN C*-ALGEBRAS

In this article, we prove the Hyers-Ulam-Rassias stability of the following Cauchy-Jensen functional inequality：‖f （x） ＋ f （y） ＋ 2f （z） ＋ 2f （w）‖ ≤‖ 2f x ＋ y2 ＋ z ＋ w ‖（0.1）This is applied to investigate isomorphisms between C＊-algebras, Lie C＊-algebras and JC＊-algebras, and derivations on C＊-algebras, Lie C＊-algebras and JC＊-algebras, associated with the Cauchy-Jensen functional equation 2f （x ＋ y/2 ＋ z ＋ w） = f（x） ＋ f（y） ＋ 2f（z） ＋ 2f（w）.

Exact Boundary Synchronization for a Coupled System of Wave Equations with Neumann Boundary Controls

In this paper, for a coupled system of wave equations with iNeumann boundary controls, the exact boundary synchronization is taken into consideration. Results are then extended to the case of synchronization by groups. Moreover, the determination of the state of synchronization by groups is discussed with details for the synchronization and for the synchronization by 3-groups, respectively.

Singularly perturbed Neumann problem for fractional Schrdinger equations

This paper is concerned with a Neumann type problem for singularly perturbed fractional nonlinear Schrdinger equations with subcritical exponent. For some smooth bounded domain ? R^n, our boundary condition is given by∫_?u(x)-u(y)/|x-y|^(n+2s)dy = 0 for x ∈ R^n\?.We establish existence of non-negative small energy solutions, and also investigate the integrability of the solutions on Rn.

Functional Inequalities in Non-Archimedean Normed Spaces

In this paper, we introduce an additive functional inequality and a quadratic functional inequality in normed spaces, and prove the Hyers-Ulam stability of the functional inequalities in Banach spaces. Furthermore, we introduce an additive functional inequality and a quadratic functional inequality in non-Archimedean normed spaces, and prove the Hyers-Ulam stability of the functional inequalities in non-Archimedean Banach spaces.

Wettability and Surface Free Energy Analyses of Monolayer Graphene

Recently Rafiee et al. experimentally demonstrated the wetting transparency of graphene, but there is still no comprehensive theoretical explanation of this physical phenomenon. Since surface free energy is one of the most important parameters characterizing material surfaces and is closely related to the wetting behavior, the surface free energy of suspended monolayer graphene is analyzed based on its microscopic formation mechanism. The surface free energy of suspended monolayer graphene is shown to be zero, which suggests its super-hydrophobicity. Neumann's equation of state is applied to further illustrate the contact angle, θ, of any liquid droplet on a suspended monolayer graphene is 180 o. This indicates that the van der Waals(vd W) interactions between the monolayer graphene and any liquid droplet are negligible; thus the monolayer graphene coatings exhibit wetting transparency to the underlying substrate. Moreover, molecular dynamics(MD) simulations are employed to further confirm the wetting transparency of graphene in comparison with experimental results of Rafiee et al. These findings provide a fundamental picture of wetting on ideal single atomic layer materials, including monolayer graphene. Thus, these results provide a useful guide for the design and manufacture of biomaterials, medical instruments, and renewable energy devices with monolayer graphene layers.