Sublimation

Overview

Sublimation is a process in which a substance transitions directly from a solid to a gas phase without passing through an intermediate liquid state, or in psychoanalytic theory, the redirection of socially unacceptable impulses into constructive activities. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry has examined sublimation primarily through its psychological and cultural dimensions rather than its physical chemistry applications. One study explored how poetic language serves as a mechanism for emotional sublimation, investigating the transformation of raw human experiences into artistic expression through the interplay of mimesis and catharsis. Another investigation addressed sublimation in the context of changing food systems, examining how cultural attitudes toward insect-based foods reflect broader psychological and social transformations in dietary practices, including the sublimation of initial aversion into acceptance through nutritional and environmental reasoning. These studies demonstrate that sublimation operates across multiple domains—from individual psychological processes to collective cultural shifts—and remains relevant for understanding how societies and individuals transform challenging or unconventional concepts into acceptable or valued forms. The topic bridges chemistry, psychology, literature, and sustainability science, illustrating how transformation processes manifest in both physical and social systems.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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