Cellular Thermodynamics: the molecular and macroscopic views
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Based on the previous article 'Cellular Thermodynamics' (2004) by Joe Wolfe Article contents • Introduction • Equilibrium • Steady state • Heat, light, photons and 'useful energy' • Macroscopic and microscopic views • Distribution of molecules and energy: low energy vs. high entropy • Reaction rates and equilibria • Enthalpy • Gibbs free energy • Other equilibria • The chemical potential • Surface energies and surface tensions • Molecular aggregation • Conclusion • Glossary • Key concepts
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