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In this thesis I focus on studying the interfacial fluid behaviours and how these behaviours govern nanoscale fluid transport. In particular, I employ equilibrium and non-equilibrium atomistic molecular dynamics simulations using LAMMPS and GROMACS to study the properties of water, aqueous electrolyte solutions, and methane in contact with metal oxide surfaces, clay minerals, and graphene. From the fundamental understanding of the structural and dynamical properties of the interfacial fluids I learn how to manipulate these properties to enhance the performance of practical applications including nano-fluidic devices, water desalination, energy storage, and shale gas exploration.
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Ho, T.A. (2017). Summary and Outlook. In: Nanoscale Fluid Transport. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47003-0_6
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