Model Predictions for Thermodynamic Behavior of Applied Surfaces and Surface Specimens - An Overview

In order to investigate the growth kinetics of surface film and their characterization using advanced spectroscopic techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS, and MRAS etc), detailed literature search was carried out preferably on the thermodynamic behavior of surfaces in terms of surface temperature, thermal conductivity, specific heat, entropy and enthalpy, heat of adsorption, heat of dissociation, coefficient of thermal expansion and the relevant model predictions and numerical approaches. The volume of information collected, aims to assist in understanding the probable mechanisms for surface reaction and structural characteristics of the applied surfaces and surface specimens. However, the literature search resulted with incoherent findings with diversity in modeling and simulations studies. The present communication imposes the speculations for unified approaches that can assist in estimating the thermodynamic behavior of the applied surface and surface specimens with much better scientific understanding.