This book examines the micro- and nanoscopic aspects of fluid sorption in porous solids using a non-invasive method of small angle neutron scattering (SANS) and small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS).
Starting with a brief summary of the basic description of the assumptions and results of the theory of SANS and SAXS from porous media at ambient pressure, the authors focus on the practical aspects and methodology of the ambient and high pressure SANS and SAXS experiments and corresponding data analysis. It is illustrated with results published during the last decade, obtained both for man-made materials (e.g. porous fractal silica, Vycor glass, activated carbon) and geological samples (e.g. sandstones, shales, coal and zircons). In order to serve the needs of broad readership, the results are presented in the relevant context (e.g. petroleum exploration, anthropogenic carbon capture and storage, chemical engineering, hydrogen storage, etc.).
Starting with a brief summary of the basic description of the assumptions and results of the theory of SANS and SAXS from porous media at ambient pressure, the authors focus on the practical aspects and methodology of the ambient and high pressure SANS and SAXS experiments and corresponding data analysis. It is illustrated with results published during the last decade, obtained both for man-made materials (e.g. porous fractal silica, Vycor glass, activated carbon) and geological samples (e.g. sandstones, shales, coal and zircons). In order to serve the needs of broad readership, the results are presented in the relevant context (e.g. petroleum exploration, anthropogenic carbon capture and storage, chemical engineering, hydrogen storage, etc.).