Characterization of Porous Solids Powders: Surface Area, Pore Density

The growth of interest in newly developed porous materials has prompted the writing of this book for those who have the need to make meaningful measurements without the benefit of years of experience. One might consider this new book as the 4th edition of "Powder Surface Area Porosity" (Lowell & Shields), but for this new edition we set out to incorporate recent developments in the understanding of fluids in many types of porous materials, not just powders. Based on this, we felt that it would be prudent to change the title to "Characterization of Porous Solids Powders: Surface Area, Porosity Density". This book gives a unique overview of principles associated with the characterization of solids with regard to their surface area, pore size, pore volume density. It covers methods based on gas adsorption (both physi chemisorption), mercury porosimetry pycnometry. Not only are the theoretical experimental basics of these techniques presented in detail but also, in light of the tremendous progress made in recent years in materials science nanotechnology, the most recent developments are described. In particular, the application of classical theories methods for pore size analysis are contrasted with the most advanced microscopic theories based on statistical mechanics (e.g. Density Functional Theory Molecular Simulation). The characterization of heterogeneous catalysts is more prominent than in earlier editions; the sections on mercury porosimetry particularly chemisorption have been updated greatly expanded.