There are several physico-chemical processes that determine the behavior
of multiphase fluid systems - e.g., the fluid dynamics in the different
phases and the dynamics of the interface(s), mass transport between the
fluids, adsorption effects at the interface, and transport of
surfactants on the interface - and result in heterogeneous interface
properties. In general, these processes are strongly coupled and local
properties of the interface play a crucial role. A thorough
understanding of the behavior of such complex flow problems must be
based on physically sound mathematical models, which especially account
for the local processes at the interface.
This book presents recent findings on the rigorous derivation and
mathematical analysis of such models and on the development of numerical
methods for direct numerical simulations. Validation results are based
on specifically designed experiments using high-resolution experimental
techniques. A special feature of this book is its focus on an
interdisciplinary research approach combining Applied Analysis,
Numerical Mathematics, Interface Physics and Chemistry, as well as
relevant research areas in the Engineering Sciences. The contributions
originated from the joint interdisciplinary research projects in the DFG
Priority Programme SPP 1506 "Transport Processes at Fluidic Interfaces."
