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Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences


Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences


Neutron Scattering Applications and Techniques

von: Liyuan Liang, Romano Rinaldi, Helmut Schober

149,79 €

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 11.12.2008
ISBN/EAN: 9780387094168
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 638

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<P><EM>Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences</EM> offers a comprehensive overview of the wide ranging applications of neutron scattering techniques to elucidate the fundamental materials properties at the nano-, micro- and meso-scale,&nbsp;which underpin research in the related fields of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>Introductions to neutron scattering fundamentals and instrumentation are paired with a thorough review of the applications to a large variety of scientific and technological problems, written through the direct experience of leading scientists in each field. Tailored to a wide audience, this volume provides the novice with an inspiring introduction and stimulates the expert to consider these non-conventional problem solving techniques in his/her field of interest.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>Earth and environmental scientists, engineers, researchers and graduate students involved with materials science will find <EM>Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences</EM> a valuable ready-to-use reference.</P>
Applications: Earth Sciences.- Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences.- Neutron Scattering—A Non-destructive Microscope for Seeing Inside Matter.- Neutron Scattering Instrumentation.- Structural and Magnetic Phase Transitions in Minerals: In Situ Studies by Neutron Scattering.- Inelastic Neutron Scattering and Lattice Dynamics: Perspectives and Challenges in Mineral Physics.- A Microscopic View of Mass Transport in Silicate Melts by Quasielastic Neutron Scattering and Molecular Dynamics Simulations.- Neutron Diffraction Studies of Hydrous Minerals in Geosciences.- Studies of Mineral–Water Surfaces.- Neutron Diffraction and the Mechanical Behavior of Geological Materials.- The Contribution of Neutron Texture Goniometry to the Study of Complex Tectonics in the Alps.- Neutron Imaging Methods and Applications.- Applications: Energy.- Vibrational Dynamics and Guest–Host Coupling in Clathrate Hydrates.- Applications of Neutron Scattering in the Chemical Industry: Proton Dynamics of Highly Dispersed Materials, Characterization of Fuel Cell Catalysts, and Catalysts from Large-Scale Chemical Processes.- Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Storage Materials.- Lithium Ion Materials for Energy Applications: Structural Properties from Neutron Diffraction.- Applications: Environment.- Application of Neutron Reflectivity for Studies of Biomolecular Structures and Functions at Interfaces.- Pollutant Speciation in Water and Related Environmental Treatment Issues.- Clay Swelling: New Insights from Neutron-Based Techniques.- Structure and Dynamics of Fluids in Microporous and Mesoporous Earth and Engineered Materials.- The Combined Ultra-Small- and Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS/SANS) Technique for Earth Sciences.- Biosynthesis of Magnetite by Microbes.
<P>Dr. Liyuan Liang is the Chief Scientist, Environmental Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is also positioned in&nbsp;Developmental Rotation in Strategic Plan, Office of Strategic Planning.</P>
<P>Romano Rinaldi is full professor of Mineralogy at the University of Perugia, Italy. His research interests include: crystallography and crystal chemistry of minerals, determinative methods by electron microscopy, microanalysis, X-Ray and Neutron scattering techniques as applied to minerals and man made materials.</P>
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<P>Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences</EM> offers a comprehensive overview of the wide ranging applications of neutron scattering techniques to elucidate the fundamental materials properties at the nano-, micro- and meso-scale,&nbsp;which underpin research in the related fields of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>Introductions to neutron scattering fundamentals and instrumentation are paired with a thorough review of the applications to a large variety of scientific and technological problems, written through the direct experience of leading scientists in each field. Tailored to a wide audience, this volume provides the novice with an inspiring introduction and stimulates the expert to consider these non-conventional problem solving techniques in his/her field of interest.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>Earth and environmental scientists, engineers, researchers and graduate students involved with materials science will find <EM>Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences</EM> a valuable ready-to-use reference.</P>
Offers comprehensive coverage from leading experts on neutron scattering techniques enhancing earth and environmental research Provides instructional up-to-date reviews of important neutron methods in energy, such as gas hydrates, hydrogen-storage materials, lithium ions and neutron scattering in the chemical industry Discusses future prospects for neutron applications in earth and environmental sciences Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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