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In this paper we have derived explicitly computable bounds on the error in energy norms for the fully nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann equation. Together with the computable bounds, we have also obtained efficient error indicators which can…
A model for ionic solutions with an attractive short-range pair interaction between the ions is presented. The short-range interaction is accounted for by adding a quadratic non-local term to the Poisson-Boltzmann free energy. The model is…
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Precise control and in-depth understanding of the interfaces is crucial for the functionality-oriented material design with desired properties. Herein, via modifying the long-standing bicrystal strategy, we proposed a novel nanowelding…
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