Transport phenomena or diffusion book for physical sciences

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The discussion centers on the search for a book focused on transport phenomena and diffusion from a physical sciences perspective, specifically for graduate students in physics. The recommended text is "Transport Phenomena" by Bird, Stewart, and Lightfoot, which is noted for its comprehensive coverage of diffusion and mass transfer without delving into engineering applications like heat exchanger design. The user emphasizes the need for a resource that includes complete solutions for self-assessment in lab-scale process optimization.

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  • Understanding of basic physical sciences concepts
  • Familiarity with diffusion and mass transfer principles
  • Knowledge of lab-scale process optimization techniques
  • Ability to solve mathematical problems related to transport phenomena
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  • Research additional texts on diffusion in physical sciences
  • Explore lab techniques for optimizing mass transfer processes
  • Study mathematical modeling of transport phenomena
  • Investigate resources for solving transport phenomena problems
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This discussion is beneficial for graduate students in physics, researchers in physical sciences, and anyone interested in understanding transport phenomena and diffusion without the engineering focus.

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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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