This review starts with a concise explanation of the basics and advantages of the Lattice Boltzmann model (LBM) for simulating both single-phase and multiphase complex flow systems. The focus is on recent developments in the field of LBMs, particularly with respect to the multi-component pseudo-potential LBM, which is excellently suitable for simulating individual drops and bubbles as well as emulsions (including surfactants) and bubbly flows. Very promising findings have also been reported on applying the LBM to heat and mass transport and to chemical reactions. It is therefore safe to claim that the LBM is the smartest choice for computationally simulating processes in all types of equipment.

本文首先对用于模拟单相和多相复杂流动系统的莱迪思玻尔兹曼模型（LBM）的基本原理和优点进行了简要说明。重点是LBMs领域的最新发展，特别是关于多组分假电势LBM，它非常适合模拟单个液滴和气泡以及乳液（包括表面活性剂）和气泡流。关于将LBM应用于热质运输和化学反应的报道也非常有希望。因此可以肯定地说，LBM是在所有类型的设备中进行计算仿真过程的最明智的选择。