Chemical Blog Posts
Introduction to the Concentrated Electrolyte Transport Interface
COMSOL® version 6.3 introduced a new interface, which enables the modeling of electrolytes consisting of an arbitrary number of electrolyte species. Get the details here.
The Effects of Varying Solvent Compositions on Lithium-Ion Battery Aging
As lithium-ion batteries age, parasitic reactions can affect the ratio of solvents in the electrolytes. Learn how the consumption of one solvent can impact battery performance.
The Science Behind Preserving Museum Ships
Managing corrosion and decay are just 2 of the challenges associated with preserving historic vessels. Learn about the approaches that are being used to help keep these ships true to their best-known design.
Modeling Stray Currents from a Light Rail Transit System
The rails in LRT systems can induce stray currents, which may corrode nearby underground metallic structures. Learn how modeling can be used to help.
Modeling a Two-Phase Nonisothermal Zero-Gap Alkaline Water Electrolyzer
Modeling and simulation can help designers better understand alkaline water electrolyzers by providing insight into their various electrochemical and transport phenomena.
Better Brewing: Modeling Beer Fermentation
What’s brewing? Explore how modeling and simulation can be used to study the beer fermentation process, identifying ways to optimize its efficiency and serve up a better-tasting glass of suds.
Simulating Thermal Propagation in a Battery Pack
When batteries overheat, there’s more at stake than just losing the pack. By modeling thermal runaway, you can prevent problems before they arise.
Modeling Shunt Currents in an Alkaline Electrolyzer Stack
In the quest for affordable green hydrogen, alkaline electrolyzers must be efficient and long-lasting. Simulation offers insight during the design stage.