Structural Characterisation of Natural and Industrial Porous Materials: A Manual

This book provides a practical guide to structural characterisation techniques for porous materials, covering gas sorption, mercury porosimetry, thermoporometry, NMR, and imaging methods. It discusses the basic theory behind each technique and the practicalities of experimental and data analysis approaches for complex industrial samples. It highlights a scientific approach involving parameter validation and simple acquisition and features examples from case studies of real-world industrial materials. It is intended for industrial practitioners and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 203 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into diverse structural characterisation techniques for porous materials, encompassing a wide array of methods. From gas sorption to mercury porosimetry, thermoporometry, NMR, and imaging techniques, this practical guide offers a thorough exploration of the fundamental theories behind each technique and discusses the practical considerations involved in conducting experimental and data analysis for complex industrial samples. The book serves as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced practitioners, guiding them through the process of characterising a specific material and developing an effective strategy for further in-depth analysis. It also provides insights into selecting the most suitable techniques for addressing particular problems and outlines methods for obtaining the necessary information, while acknowledging the limitations of various methods. Moreover, the book emphasises a scientific approach that involves parameter validation and straightforward data acquisition. Illustrated with examples drawn from real-world industrial case studies, this book is tailored for industrial practitioners and researchers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of porous materials in fields such as catalyst manufacturing, oil and gas exploration, battery technology, fuel cells, tissue engineering scaffolds, and drug delivery devices.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030474201
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020