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Computational support to the program 'Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Solution species, Nanoparticles, and Geochemical Interfaces Under Extreme Conditions'.


EMSL Project ID
39395

Abstract

A grand challenge research need in geosciences is the predictions of the interaction of geochemical fluids containing solutes with minerals, nanoparticles, and colloids under extreme near surface conditions of temperature (T) and pressure (P). These fluids and solids play an important role in processes such as energy extraction from hydrothermal reservoirs, waste isolation and CO2 sequestration in geologic formations, toxic species transport and ore and soil formation. This program emphasizes 1st principle parameter free simulations of complex chemical processes and the development of new computational tools (with emphasis on oxide materials and reaction dynamics) tailored to treat wide range of conditions experienced in geochemical applications.

Project Details

Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2010-06-28
End Date
2011-07-03
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

John Weare
Institution
University of California, San Diego

Team Members

Teerapong Pirojsirikul
Institution
University of California, San Diego

Ying Chen
Institution
University of California, San Diego

Emilie Cauet
Institution
Université Libre de Bruxelles

Brigitta Elsasser
Institution
University of Salzburg

Stuart Bogatko
Institution
Imperial College London

Eric Bylaska
Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory