Interphase Interaction Research Articles

Preparation of Self-healing Thermoplastic Polysiloxane-Polyurea/Polyether-Polyurea Elastomer Blends with a Co-continuous Microphase Structure and In-Depth Research on Their Synergistic Effects.

Polymer blending has been an important method to create materials with specific properties that have synergistic effects. However, there are few reports on the mechanism of synergistic effects. It is well known that it is quite difficult to obtain ideal blends composed of nonpolar organosilicon polymers and polar polymers. In this paper, thermoplastic polyurea elastomer blends with a co-continuous microphase structure consisting of polysiloxane-polyurea (PDMS-PUA), polyether amine-polyurea (PEA-PUA), and compatibilizer PDMS-PUA-grafted PEA-PUA (PDMS-PUA-g-PEA-PUA) were prepared for the first time. For the first time, introduction of polysiloxane does not sacrifice mechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurea elastomers. For example, the tensile strength of the elastomer blend with 30 wt % PDMS-PUA content reached 25.7 MPa, which is higher than those of PEA-PUA and PDMS-PUA. The blends also show typical outstanding characters such as exceptional heat and water resistance. The mechanism of the synergistic effect on mechanical properties is revealed based on in-depth studies on mutual interphase interaction. In situ variable temperature infrared spectroscopic analysis (VTIR) shows that compatibilization facilitates the construction of a denser hydrogen bonding network at the blend interface, which is thought to play a key role in the co-continuous microphase structure. Microscopic morphological characterization shows that PDMS-PUA and PEA-PUA phases are deformed and oriented together during the stretching process, thus jointly resisting external forces. Moreover, the blends show an exceptional self-healing ability due to their strong and reversible hydrogen bonding network.

Investigation of multi-inlet arrangement effect on mesoscale bubble dynamics in the gas–liquid-solid reactor via VOF-DEM

Multi-channel gas–liquid-solid systems have attracted considerable attention across chemical, energy, and biochemical industries due to their potential applications, yet the intricate interplay between different scales of interphase interactions remains complex. This study employs the volume of fluid method coupled with the discrete element method (VOF-DEM) to investigate the multi-scale flow hydrodynamics within gas–liquid-solid systems featuring various inlet arrangements. Following thorough validation of the numerical methodology, the intricate interphase interactions, bubble dynamics, and the influence of multi-channel configurations are examined. The findings elucidate that the presence of a densely packed particle bed fundamentally alters the bubble generation process, inhibiting lateral expansion while promoting vertical growth. Consequently, this phenomenon increases the likelihood of collision and coalescence between adjacent rising bubbles. Additionally, higher Reynolds and Weber numbers facilitate vortex shedding and create open unsteady wakes, thereby enhancing mixing effects within the system. Consequently, it is advisable to adjust both the inlet size and gas flow rate to achieve Reynolds numbers exceeding 3000 and Weber numbers surpassing 10. Moreover, reactor design considerations must include proper channel spacing to mitigate the formation of large merged bubbles, which may enhance local stirring but impede global mixing. Optimizing the spacing between gas inlets enhances lateral bubble extrusion by particles, fosters a meandering ascent for bubbles, and boosts both gas–liquid contact area and gas hold-up. The insights obtained from this study provide valuable contributions to understanding the multi-channel flow behaviors in gas–liquid-solid systems and offer practical guidance for the design and optimization of such reactors.

Numerical study on the mechanism of microplastic separation from water by cyclonic air flotation

Microplastics have attracted considerable attention as emerging contaminants that threaten water bodies. The removal of microplastics from a mini-hydrocyclone, enhanced by air flotation, was studied numerically. The three-phase flow was modeled using the Eulerian-Eulerian model coupled with interphase interactions. The characteristics of the flow field and distribution of microplastics and microbubbles were discussed, and the mechanism of cyclonic air flotation separation was analyzed. It was found that injecting microbubbles accelerated the axial migration of microplastics and moved the enriched area upward toward the overflow. The coalescence rate of the bubbles near the axis was higher than their breakage rate, which led to the formation of an air core. The length and diameter of the air core increased with the inlet gas holdup. When the air core size closely matched the overflow, the constrained flow channel prevented the discharge of microplastics. The optimal air holdup must be determined to ensure the efficiency of the cyclonic air flotation process. The sizes of the microbubbles used for cyclonic air flotation should be comparable to those of the separated microplastics. The upper cone angle significantly promoted the migration of microplastics to the axis. This study was conducted to purify microplastic-containing wastewater using an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technique and to provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for applying microplastic separation technology in water.

Акустические свойства композита алюминий-полистирол

The paper presents the results of experimental studies of the acoustic properties of an aluminum-polystyrene composite with a connectivity of 0-3. The dependences of the speed and attenuation of longitudinal volumetric acoustic waves (BAW) in the composite at a frequency of 17 MHz, as well as its density and acoustic impedance, on the volumetric content of aluminum particles in it, in the range of 0-80%, were obtained. It has been shown that an increase in the volume fraction of filler particles in the aluminum-polystyrene composite leads to significant changes in its physical properties - density and acoustic impedance - almost 2 times, longitudinal wave speed - by 17% and acoustic attenuation - by 25 times. Velocity and attenuation are, respectively, the least and most sensitive parameters to the composition of the composite. The dependences are nonlinear; this is due to the appearance of air inclusions, intergranular interaction of aluminum particles and, as a consequence, deterioration of interphase interaction and structural organization of the composite material.

In Situ Visual Observation of Surface Energy-Controlled Heterogeneous Nucleation of Metal Nanocrystals.

Electrochemical growth of metal nanocrystals is pivotal for material synthesis, processing, and resource recovery. Understanding the heterogeneous interface between electrolyte and electrode is crucial for nanocrystal nucleation, but the influence of this interaction is still poorly understood. This study employs advanced in situ measurements to investigate the heterogeneous nucleation of metals on solid surfaces. By observing the copper nanocrystal electrodeposition, an interphase interaction-induced nucleation mechanism highly dependent on substrate surface energy is uncovered. It shows that a high-energy (HE) electrode tended to form a polycrystalline structure, while a low-energy (LE) electrode induced a monocrystalline structure. Raman and electrochemical characterizations confirmed that HE interface enhances the interphase interaction, reducing the nucleation barrier for the sturdy nanostructures. This leads to a 30.92-52.21% reduction in the crystal layer thickness and a 19.18-31.78% increase in the charge transfer capability, promoting the formation of a uniform and compact film. The structural compactness of the early nucleated crystals enhances the deposit stability for long-duration electrodeposition. This research not only inspires comprehension of physicochemical processes correlated with heterogeneous nucleation, but also paves a new avenue for high-quality synthesis and efficient recovery of metallic nanomaterials.

Synergistic effect of silver nanoparticles decorated graphene quantum dots nanohybrids reinforced polyaniline ternary nanocomposites on optical, thermal, and dielectric properties

ABSTRACT In situ synthesized graphene quantum dots (GQDs) decorated with green synthesized AgNPs (AgNPs@GQDs) hybrid nanofillers reinforced polyaniline (PANI) ternary nanocomposites was synthesized by in situ polymerization. The UV-Vis spectroscopy showed the presence of AgNPs at 402 nm in AgNPs@GQDs hybrid nanofillers, and a charge transfer complex was formed between PANI matrix and AgNPs@GQDs hybrid nanofillers. The direct optical band gap of the ternary nanocomposites calculated from UV-Vis analysis is found to be 3.085 eV, which indicates the ternary nanocomposite may be used for solar cell applications. The Fourier transfer infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy represented the occurrence of interphase interactions between the ternary nanocomposites. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) data showed the positions and intensities of the hybrid nanofillers and PANI matrix. The morphology of the ternary nanocomposites was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) attributed to the thermal degradation of the ternary nanocomposites. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) showed the oxygen reduction potential of the ternary nanocomposites. Photoluminescence (PL) activity of the ternary nanocomposites was confirmed by fluorescence spectroscopy. The AC conductivity of the ternary nanocomposites significantly increases as compared to pure PANI due to the presence of uniformly distributed hybrid nanofillers within PANI matrix.

Investigation of Mild Carbon Steel Immersed in Jatropha Biodiesel Fuel: Spectroscopic and Surface Studies

The use of renewable energy fuels in the automobile industry has seen progressive interest and increased research in recent times. Different types of steel alloys have been considered as materials in the construction of the fuel delivery and storage systems of the automobile engines which are conduit for passage of these biofuels to the specific engine combustion chamber. The nature of the interactions between the surface of the mild steel alloy and the specific biodiesel molecules needs to be interrogated to ascertain the extent and degree of biodiesel activity-induced corrosion. In this study, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrometry and optical microscopy techniques were used to elucidate on the biodiesel molecule-mild steel surface interphase interactions. UV-Vis investigation revealed pronounced peaks around 900 nm and 1050 nm consistent with signals due to poly-unsaturated components of the biodiesel. FTIR analysis showed peaks around 1700 cm-1 which indicated the presence of C=O and C-O functional groups that is associated with triglycerides. Peak signals around 2950 cm-1 are attributed to anti-symmetric and symmetric stretching vibration of C-H in CH2 and CH3 while peaks around 1150 cm-1 indicated the stretching vibration of C-O ester. The results revealed jatropha biodiesel-induce corrosion was physically adsorbed on the steel surface leading to surface degradation over time and were evident in the optical surface micrographs which were equally supported by the FTIR and UV-Vis analyses. Thus, carbon steel alloy material selection and testing to ascertain compatibility and effectiveness is vital when biodiesel is to be used as fuel in automobile engines.

Interface interactions driven antioxidant properties in olive leaf extract/cellulose nanocrystals/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) biomaterials

Functional packaging represents a new frontier for research on food packaging materials. In this context, adding antioxidant properties to packaging films is of interest. In this study, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and olive leaf extract (OLE) have been melt-compounded to obtain novel biomaterials suitable for applications which would benefit from the antioxidant activity. The effect of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) on the PBAT/OLE system was investigated, considering the interface interactions between PBAT/OLE and OLE/CNC. The biomaterials' physical and antioxidant properties were characterized. Morphological analysis corroborates the full miscibility between OLE and PBAT and that OLE favours CNC dispersion into the polymer matrix. Tensile tests show a stable plasticizer effect of OLE for a month in line with good interface PBAT/OLE interactions. Simulant food tests indicate a delay of OLE release from the 20 wt% OLE-based materials. Antioxidant activity tests prove the antioxidant effect of OLE depending on the released polyphenols, prolonged in the system at 20 wt% of OLE. Fluorescence spectroscopy demonstrates the nature of the non-covalent PBAT/OLE interphase interactions in π-π stacking bonds. The presence of CNC in the biomaterials leads to strong hydrogen bonding interactions between CNC and OLE, accelerating OLE released from the PBAT matrix.

Supramolecular Complexation Reinforced Polymer Frustrated Packing: Controllable Dual Porosity for Improved Permselectivity of Coordination Nanocage Mixed Matrix Membranes.

The developments of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are severely hindered by the complex inter-phase interaction and the resulting poor utilization of inorganics' microporosity. Herein, a dual porosity framework is constructed in MMMs to enhance the accessibility of inorganics' microporosity to external gas molecules for the effective application of microporosity for gas separation. Nanocomposite organogels are first prepared from the supramolecular complexation of rigid polymers and 2nm microporous coordination nanocages (CNCs). The network structures can be maintained with microporous features after solvent removal originated from the rigid nature of polymers, and the strong coordination and hydrogen bond between the two components. Moreover, the strong supramolecular attraction reinforces the frustrated packing of the rigid polymers on CNC surface, leading to polymer networks' extrinsic pores and the interconnection of CNCs' micro-cavities for the fast gas transportation. The gas permeabilities of the MMMs are 869 times for H2 and 1099 times for CO2 higher than those of pure polymers. The open metal sites from nanocage also contribute to the enhanced gas selectivity and the overall performance surpasses 2008 H2/CO2 Robeson upper bound. The supramolecular complexation reinforced packing frustration strategy offers a simple and practical solution to achieve improved gas permselectivity in MMMs.

Effect of neem oil biodiesel on the surface and structural integrity of carbon steel alloy: Chromatographic, spectroscopic, and morphological investigations

This study explores the impacts of neem oil biodiesel (BD), which was produced and characterized using GC–MS, FTIR, and UV–Vis spectroscopic techniques to elucidate pure and corrosion-product neem oil BD at room temperature (25 °C) and different immersion durations of 0, 28, 42, and 56 days. The OM and SEM were also employed to study the surface, structural integrity, and interphase interaction between the BD and the carbon steel (C1020) before and after immersion for different durations. The dominant fatty acid (FA) group in both pure and corrosion-product neem oil BD was C18, with a total composition of 72.3 %, hence determining the nature of the BD interaction with the carbon steel. The study revealed that carbon steel (C1020) was susceptible to attacks by neem oil BD, and the duration of immersion had substantial influence on the surface morphology and structural integrity of the steel. It is therefore anticipated that this study will significantly advance the field of alternative fuel research.

A Study of The Main Electrophysical Parameters of Semiconductor - Polymer Based Composite Varistors

The main electrophysical parameters of composite varistors made on the basis of filled zinc oxide (ZnO), monocrystalline silicon (Si), gallium arsenide (GaAs), indium arsenide (InAs) and various polymers were studied in this work. In the article, the sample preparation process is described, interphase interaction is discussed. The nonlinearity coefficient () and opening voltages (Uop) of volt-ampere characteristics in filled ZnO, monocrystalline Si ceramic semiconductors and polymer-based composite varistors were determined. The volt-ampere characteristics of monocrystalline Si, GaAs and InAs and polymer-based composites were also measured. The shape of the potential hole in the mentioned composites has been determined. It was found that the opening voltage and the nonlinearity of the volt-ampere characteristic of polymer-semiconductor composites mainly depend on the properties of the 3rd phase. According to the experiment, it was found that as the filler volume percentage increases in ZnO, monocrystalline Si, GaAs and InAs and polymer-based composites, the increases in all samples, and the Uop decreases. Depending on the type of dispersant, the opening voltages of the composites are different. Thus, in ZnO-polymer-based composites with additives, this voltage varies between 130-220 V, and in monocrystalline Si, GaAs and InAs and polymer-based composites, it varies between 5-50 V. The analysis of the shape of the potential hole in composites based on monocrystalline Si, GaAs, and InAs has shown that the value of the forbidden zone in the composites decreases, and the value of the potential barrier decreases sharply.

DATABASES AND MODELS TO SUPPORT THE ACCEPTANCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL DECISIONS IN THE PROOFING OF STEEL AT THE LADLE FURNACE INSTALLATION

The need to develop the databases of the «Metallurgy» industry data bank in order to preserve unique industrial and laboratory experimental data, which can be the basis of licensed profile computer programs, is substantiated. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the development of calculation methods for determining the primary properties of ferroalloys, which will ensure that industrial metallurgists receive adequate data for further operational decision-making in the production of competitive and high-quality steel and their introduction into automated technological process control systems. Based on the concept of directional chemical bonding, models have been developed that allow predicting important physicochemical and thermophysical properties that are the limiting factors in the efficiency of interphase interaction processes, in particular, of manganese-containing ferroalloys with sufficient accuracy for industrial use.

A two-phase flow model for sedimentation and consolidation

Sedimentation and consolidation, a multi-physical phenomenon of great significance in aquatic environments, usually involves dynamic pore pressure, inertial effects, fluid-particle interphase interaction and solid stress. However, simplified models for sedimentation and consolidation typically assume hydrostatic mixture pressure and neglect inertial effects without proper justifications. Here, a one-dimensional three-equation two-phase flow model (TTP) is proposed for sedimentation and consolidation, which directly resolves dynamic fluid pressure and inertial terms. The present TTP model is benchmarked against a series of experimental cases and two existing four-equation two-phase flow (FTP) models. It features encouraging performance as compared to measured data and computed results of the existing FTP model. Furthermore, the present TTP model shows superior computing efficiency over the FTP models. To investigate the influences of inertial effects and non-hydrostatic mixture pressure, two simplified versions of the TTP model are constructed and compared with the TTP model. It is shown that incorporating inertial effects and non-hydrostatic fluid pressure are important for accurately predicting the sedimentation-consolidation process. The present study facilitates a promising framework for modelling sedimentation and consolidation, thereby supporting effective sediment management.

Nanosizing and Al-Mg alloying effects of boron particles on combustion characteristics and energy release of B/JP-10 suspension fuel

Adding boron particles into JP-10 to prepare B/JP-10 suspension fuel can effectively improve the energy density and combustion heat of JP-10-based aviation fuel. However, the energy release of boron in B/JP-10 fuel has many challenges to overcome. In this study, micron-sized boron (Micro-B), nano-sized boron (Nano-B) and aluminum-magnesium-boron (AlMgB) alloy particles were added into JP-10 fuel to prepare suspension fuels. The effects of boron particle nanosizing and alloying on the combustion characteristics and energy release of B/JP-10 fuel are experimentally evaluated. These characteristics were achieved by investigating the combustion stage, flame structure, emission spectra, droplet evolution, micro-explosion, flame temperature, and morphology of residues. The results show that compared with Micro-B/JP-10, Nano-B/JP-10 droplets show better micro-explosion characteristics, shorter burning time, and better boron-oxygen reaction rate during the combustion process. The results of combustion flame temperature and emission spectrum show that Nano-B/JP-10 droplets burn better, which shows that nano-boron particles have better energy release characteristics. AlMgB/JP-10 droplets reduce the reaction temperature of boron and enhance the combustion of boron through the interphase interaction of Al and Mg into B. Compared with Micro-B/JP-10, it shows a higher combustion flame temperature and emission spectrum intensity, the boron-oxygen reaction rate is greatly improved, and react to form flaky crystals on the agglomerate surface, making it difficult for the shell to close, resulting in weak micro-explosion but effective energy release.

Nanocomposite Material Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol Modified with Carbon Nanotubes: Mechanism of Formation and Electronic Energy Structure

The physical chemistry of surface phenomena in polymers is an important issue when studying the interaction of polymers with solid surfaces. This is due to the fact that most of the modern polymer materials are heterogeneous systems with highly developed phase separation surfaces. An example of such materials can be reinforced plastic, filled thermoplastics, reinforced rubber, paint coatings, etc. Polymer adsorption at the boundary of the phase separation process in solids plays an important role in the reinforcing effect of fillers, adhesion, gluing and obtaining composite materials with high strength properties. Compositions based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be used as an interesting and informative system for studying the structure and properties of polymer nanocomposites, especially in a highly oriented state. PVA has one of the simplest chemical structure among the polymers, containing a functional (hydroxyl) group capable of participating in interphase interactions. In turn, carbon nanotubes with unique strength properties are currently products of industrial production, which makes it possible to control and modify their properties. To prove the possibility of creating new composite materials with improved strength characteristics, the mechanisms of interaction between PVA and CNTs are studied by modeling the adsorption processes of a polymer fragment on the outer surface of single-layer carbon nanotubes of different chirality, performed within the framework of the modern DFT calculation method. The main adsorption characteristics of the process and the features of the electron energy structure of the resulting composite systems are determined.

Numerical simulation study of impact of polydispersity on biomass pyrolysis in draft-tube spouted reactor with fountain confiner

During biomass pyrolysis within spouted reactor, particles exhibit behavior characterized by polydispersity. To explore the impact of polydispersity of bed materials on the biomass pyrolysis, the multiphase particle-in-cell model is constructed to simulate such process. The focus of the study is examining the impact of size distribution of solid materials and the presence of a draft tube on the particle-level properties. The results show that the yields of Gas1 and tar during the first pyrolysis increase about 13.1 % and 14.8 %, respectively, as the PSD width of sand increase from 0.1 to 0.7. In addition, the influence of the draft tube is primarily centered on enhancing interphase interactions rather than pyrolysis yields when a fountain confiner is applied. Fine particles mainly distribute along the interphase of annulus and its vicinity while coarse particles mainly accumulate along the interphase of annulus and spout. Expanding the PSD widths of bed materials from 0.1 to 0.7 results in an approximate temperature increase of 10 K in the floating biomass. The variation of particle slip velocity and heat transfer coefficient exhibits similar trend, mainly due to their interrelation in convective heat transfer. These findings hold valuable insights that can guide optimization design and parameter selection in the conical fountain confined spouted bed reactors.

Continuum modelling of a just-saturated inertial column collapse: capturing fluid-particle interaction

This work presents a simple two-phase flow model to analyse a series of axisymmetric granular column collapse tests conducted under elevated gravitational accelerations. These columns were prepared with a just-saturated condition, where the granular pores were filled with a Newtonian fluid up to the column’s free surface. In this configuration, unlike the fully submerged case, air-water-grain contact angles may be important to flow dynamics. The interaction between a Newtonian fluid phase and a monodispersed inertial particle phase was captured by an inter-phase interaction term that considers the drag between the two phases as a function of the particle phase porosity. While this experimental setup has broad applications in understanding various industrial processes and natural phenomena, the focus of this study is on its relevance to predicting the motion of debris flows. Debris flows are challenging to model due to their temporally evolving composition, which can lead to the development of complex numerical models that become intractable. The developed numerical scheme in this study reasonably reproduces the particle-size and gravitational acceleration dependencies observed within the experimental runout and basal fluid pressure dissipation data. However, discrepancies between the model and physical experiments primarily arise from the assumption of modelling the granular phase as a continuum, which becomes less appropriate as particle size increases.Graphical

STRUCTURE PARAMETER OF INTERFACIAL INTERACTION IN Cf/C COMPOSITES AND ITS CHANGE DURING PORE FORMATION PROCESS

The C<sub>f</sub>/C composite oxidation of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers with a combined carbon matrix at 600°C up to a weight loss of 80 wt% has been investigated. The changes in the open porosity, specific surface area, apparent and true densities of the composite, as well as the ultimate strength and elastic modulus during three-point transverse bending tests have been analyzed. An analytical model for obtaining qualitative and semi-quantitative estimates of the change in integral pore size during oxidation of heterophase materials has been developed. The change in pore size is estimated through the evolution of open porosity P and materials specific surface area S. The model has been validated in the C<sub>f</sub>/C composite oxidation study. The composite's mechanical properties dependences on the value of the integral pore size are obtained and analyzed. The structural parameter P/S characterizes the change in the interphase interaction during pores formation and development. It is established that the failure mechanism depends on the value of the parameter P/S and dynamically changes with the oxidation of C<sub>f</sub>/C composite. The use of P/S parameter as a criterion for estimation and control of composite materials structural integrity in open systems is proposed.

Increasing the Level of Autonomy of Control of the Electric Arc Furnace by Weakening Interphase Interactions

Steelmaking is one of the most energy-intensive industries, so improving control efficiency helps to reduce the energy used to produce a tonne of steel. Mutual influences between the phases of an electric arc furnace in available electrode movement control systems cause unproductive electrode movements as a reaction to the redistribution of currents among the phases of a three-phase power supply system due to changes in arc length in one of the phases. The nonlinearity of the characteristics of an electric arc furnace significantly complicates the ability to provide autonomous electrode movement control. The approach proposed in this paper, based on the formation of a matrix of mutual influences with variable coefficients, significantly improves the per-phase autonomy of the electrode movement control system. Nonlinear dependences of the mutual influence coefficients as a function of the current increment in the phase in which the disturbance occurred are obtained. Thus, it is possible to practically eliminate unproductive electrode movements in existing control systems by avoiding the traditional use of a dead zone, which reduces the control quality in the zone of small disturbances. The complex of experiments performed using the mathematical model demonstrate that the mutual influence improves the dynamic properties of the electrode movement system in certain operating modes.

Coupling particle image velocimetry and digital image analysis to characterize cluster dynamics in a fast fluidized bed

Particle clusters affect interphase interaction and dominate the overall performance of gas-solid fluidized beds. In this work, the particle image velocimetry, particle tracking velocimetry and digital image analysis were coupled to characterize clustering dynamics in a lab-scale riser. The clusters were identified by the Otsu algorithm based on grayscale distribution, and the cluster properties such as equivalent size, solids concentration and velocity distribution were extracted and analyzed under various operating conditions. It was found macroscopic operating conditions affect cluster characteristics significantly whereas the effect of particle composition is secondary. A bimodal or skewed probability density function was observed for not only the time-averaged hydrodynamic velocity but also the particle velocity around the cluster interface, indicating the coexistence of dilute and dense phases and the breaking of equilibrium assumption. The nonuniform distributions for laminar and Reynolds-stress-like granular temperatures were further discussed, which show remarkable anisotropy at both the microscopic and mesoscopic scales.