Influence of AFM Tip Temperature on THF Hydrate Stability: Theoretical Model and Numerical Simulation

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(a) The local temperature distribution around the contact interface, at conditions of the contact radius of 10 nm, THF hydrate temperature of -10°C, the distance of 32 μm between the laser spot and tip, and the thickness of liquid-like layer of 10 nm. (b) The temperature vs. distance curves with the liquid-like layer thickness of 0 nm, 5 nm, 10 nm, and 20 nm.

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