Transport phenomena or diffusion book for physical sciences

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Recommendations for books on transport phenomena and diffusion from a physical sciences perspective focus on avoiding engineering-heavy content. A notable suggestion is "Transport Phenomena" by Bird, Stewart, and Lightfoot, which is recognized for its comprehensive treatment of the subject. The discussion emphasizes the need for resources that prioritize the fundamental science of diffusion and mass transfer in materials and solutions, suitable for optimizing lab-scale processes. Additionally, the inclusion of complete solutions in the recommended texts is highlighted as a valuable feature for self-assessment and understanding.
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I am a graduate student in physics.

Can someone recommend a book that explores transport phenomena or diffusion from a physical sciences (instead of engineering) point of view? I would like that because I'm not dealing with industrial equipment and don't want to spend chapters wading through heat exchanger design, but rather need to learn more about the basic science of diffusion and mass transfer in materials and in solution so I can get started on optimizing lab scale processes where I only can rely more or less on natural phenomena.

It would be great if the book also had complete solutions so I could check my answers.
 
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