The thermodynamics of evolving interfaces far from equilibrium

We develop a general thermodynamical description of an evolving interface appropriate to situations far from equilibrium. The theory represents a broad departure from theories based on classical nonequilibrium thermodynamics, as we do not assume a linear relationship between fluxes and forces, and we do not limit our theory to small departures from equilibrium. Further, we allow for diffusion in the bulk material; we allow the composition of...