ArticleThe journal of physical chemistry. A2025
Classical Nucleation Theory and Tolman Equation in Cluster Thermodynamics: How Small Can They Truly Apply?
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- From Clusters to Bulk: Searching for the Stability Crossover between IThe journal of physical chemistry. C, Nanomaterials and interfaces · 2026Article
- Surface Tension of Infinitely Planar Surfaces from Nucleation Free Energies: A Comparison of Monte Carlo Calculations and Classical Theories.Journal of chemical theory and computation · 2025Article
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Abstract
Classical nucleation theory and the Tolman equation are two fundamental theories in cluster thermodynamics. Despite their long-standing existence, the applicability of these theories remains questionable. Direct experimental validation is challenging due to the small size of the clusters involved. While theoretical approaches are often used as alternatives, the findings are frequently controversial. In this work, free energy calculations were performed across an unprecedentedly large size range using sophisticated techniques, including aggregation-volume-bias Monte Carlo, for two systems: Lennard-Jones and TIP4
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