Explore Fluids With AIP Publishing

Discover our extensive collection of journals, conference proceedings, and books that span fluids and its intersections with other disciplines.

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Featured Journals

Journals dedicated to research in fluids:

Physics of Fluids

Highly cited leader in mechanics and fluid physics

4.3 Impact Factor*
5.0 Years cited half-life*
5.9 CiteScore™†
175+ Avg. views/article annually
54 Days avg. time to acceptance^‡
20 Days avg. time to first decision^‡
Topics Covered: Rheology and fluid dynamics, classical mechanics, biological physics
Article types: Articles, Reviews, Letters, Perspectives, Tutorials, Editorials
Access type: Subscription with open access option
Indexed In: Web of Science, Scopus

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Journal of Rheology

The premier international forum covering research on flow and deformation of complex materials

3.2 Impact Factor*
13.3 Years cited half-life*
6.2 CiteScore™†
345+ Avg. views/article annually
162 Days avg. time to acceptance^‡
29 Days avg. time to first decision^‡
Topics Covered: Rheology and fluid dynamics, chemical physics, biological physics
Article types: Articles, Reviews, Perspectives, Comment/Response, Commentary
Access type: Subscription with open access option
Indexed In: Web of Science, Scopus

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Biomicrofluidics

A leader in micro- and nanofluidics at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology

2.4 Impact Factor*
8.7 Years cited half-life*
4.4 CiteScore™†
365+ Avg. views/article annually
99 Days avg. time to acceptance^‡
26 Days avg. time to first decision^‡
Topics Covered: Bioengineering, rheology and fluid dynamics, nanotechnology, biological physics
Article types: Articles, Reviews, Perspectives
Access type: Subscription with open access option
Indexed In: Web of Science, Scopus

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International Journal of Fluid Engineering

An open access, peer reviewed journal publishing fundamental and engineering application-oriented research relating to fluid mechanics.

410+ Avg. views/article annually
132 Days avg. time to acceptance^‡
36 Days avg. time to first decision^‡
Topics Covered: Aerodynamics, multiphase flows, turbulent flows, computational fluid dynamics, fluid flows, fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics
Article types: Articles, Reviews, Letters, Perspectives
Access type: Diamond open access

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Interdisciplinary Journals

Journals at the intersection of fluids and related disciplines

AIP Advances

A peer-reviewed, open access journal covering all areas of the physical sciences

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Journal of Applied Physics

Significant results in cutting-edge applied physics

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Applied Physics Letters

Shaping the future of applied physics for over 60 years

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Applied Physics Reviews

High-impact research and authoritative reviews in applied physics

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Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films

Understanding interfaces and surfaces at a fundamental level and using this understanding to advance the state-of-the-art in various technological applications

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Biophysics Reviews

A journal for research and authoritative reviews that intersect the biological and physical sciences

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Journal of Mathematical Physics

Utilizing mathematics methods to drive physics forward

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Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

An emerging leader in renewable and sustainable energy

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Matter and Radiation at Extremes

All areas of physical sciences in applied theoretical, and experimental research on matter and radiation at extremes

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Physics of Plasmas

The most highly cited journal devoted fully to plasma physics

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APL Bioengineering

Research at the intersection of biology, physics & engineering

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Featured AIP Conference Proceedings

AIP Conference Proceedings has been a trusted publishing partner for more than 40 years, delivering fast, affordable, and versatile publishing for maximum exposure of your meeting’s key research. Below are just a few of the Proceedings that are rooted in fluids research.

	Preface: 3rd Energy Security and Chemical Engineering Congress (ESChE2023)
	Preface: Novel Trends in Rheology X
	Preface: The 8th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE-SEAM)

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Highlighted Research

Science of a coffee cup: A physicist walks into a bar…

… and annoys everyone with unsolicited experiments. The present paper proposes a short pedagogical review of the various phenomena that can be observed in a coffee cup with little to no equipment.

A review of deep learning for super-resolution in fluid flows

Integrating deep learning with fluid dynamics presents a promising path for advancing the comprehension of complex flow phenomena within both theoretical and practical engineering domains. Despite this potential, considerable challenges persist, particularly regarding the calibration and training of deep learning models.

On the popping sound and liquid sloshing when opening a beer bottle

The opening of transparent 0.33 l swing-top bottles, containing home-brewed ginger beer under 2–5 bars of pressure, was recorded with a high-speed camera at frame rates between 3000 fps and 16 800 fps. Simultaneously, the sound was registered with a microphone of a nominal frequency range up to 100 kHz and a sampling rate between 200 and 500 kS/s.

Interpretable active learning meta-modeling for the association dynamics of telechelic polymers on colloidal particles

The formulation of waterborne coating fluids composed of colloidal particles interacting with associative polymers as rheology modifiers is a complex multiscale problem with competing design requirements, for which the selection of new formulations remains largely empirical. To move toward rational multiscale design, we here develop active learning meta-models that capture from fine-grained molecular/colloidal simulations the association thermodynamics and dynamics of associative polymers bridging the particles.

Nonlinear rheological behavior and flow-induced crystallization of low-entangled UHMWPE/HDPE melt blends: Insights from transient shear and extensional flows

The molecular blending achieved by the incorporation of up to 20 wt. % of UHMWPE via melt blending, facilitated by its initially low-entangled nature (dis-UH), is assessed through nonlinear transient shear and extensional rheology. The findings demonstrate that by adding dis-UH, the rheological properties of the blends are enhanced significantly

In situ experimental investigation of fiber orientation kinetics and rheology of polymer composites in shear flow

In this study, we experimentally investigate the fiber orientation kinetics and rheology of fiber-filled polymer melts in shear flow. A novel setup is designed with custom-built bottom and top geometries that are mounted on a conventional rotational rheometer. Shear flow between parallel sliding plates is applied by vertical movement of the top geometry.

Numerical approaches to capture fluid–structure interaction considering interfaces for offshore structures

Recent developments in offshore renewable energy facilities, such as wind turbines and photovoltaic generators, often face challenges posed by the harsh offshore environments to which these structures are exposed. To ensure the continuous operation of these facilities, reliable numerical methods are urgently needed to capture the dynamics of ocean waves and their complex interactions with large-scale offshore structures.

A review on the development of large-scale detonation-driven shock tunnels and the application in hypersonic flow tests

With the boom in deep space exploration by China since the beginning of the 21st century, the demand for high-enthalpy hypersonic shock tunnels has continued to increase. In this paper, three types of shock tunnels using free-piston, heated light-gas, and detonation drivers, respectively, are briefly summarized and compared.

Comprehensive review of cuttings transport in wellbore drilling: Mechanisms, challenges, and future directions

In the rapidly changing field of drilling technology, the efficient management of cuttings transport within the wellbore has become a critical challenge, especially as the complexity of deviated and extended-reach wells continues to grow. This review brings together experimental, numerical, and analytical studies on cuttings transport, underscoring the role of effective borehole cleaning in mitigating common drilling issues such as pipe sticking and poor cementation.

Microfluidic tools to model, monitor, and modulate the gut–brain axis

The gut–brain axis (GBA) connects the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS) via the peripheral nervous system and humoral (e.g., circulatory and lymphatic system) routes. The GBA comprises a sophisticated interaction between various mammalian cells, gut microbiota, and systemic factors.

Microfluidics for the biological analysis of atmospheric ice-nucleating particles: Perspectives and challenges

Atmospheric ice-nucleating particles (INPs) make up a vanishingly small proportion of atmospheric aerosol but are key to triggering the freezing of supercooled liquid water droplets, altering the lifetime and radiative properties of clouds and having a substantial impact on weather and climate. However, INPs are notoriously difficult to model due to a lack of information on their global sources, sinks, concentrations, and activity, necessitating the development of new instrumentation for quantifying and characterizing INPs in a rapid and automated manner.

From specialization to broad adoption: Key trends in droplet microfluidic innovations enhancing accessibility to non-experts

Droplet microfluidics has emerged as a versatile and powerful tool for various analytical applications, including single-cell studies, synthetic biology, directed evolution, and diagnostics. Initially, access to droplet microfluidics was predominantly limited to specialized technology labs. However, the landscape is shifting with the increasing availability of commercialized droplet manipulation technologies, thereby expanding its use to non-specialized labs.

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