Non stationary nucleation: the model with minimal environment

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new nucleation model that incorporates vapor depletion effects, modifying classical theory to provide a more accurate calculation of nucleation rates.

Contribution

It presents a novel model that accounts for vapor depletion around embryos, updating the free energy calculation in classical nucleation theory.

Findings

New expression for nucleation rate derived

Model improves accuracy over classical theory

Considers environmental vapor depletion effects

Abstract

A new model to calculate the rate of nucleation is formulated. This model is based on the classical nucleation theory but considers also vapor depletion around the formed embryo. As the result the free energy has to be recalculated which brings a new expression for the nucleation rate.