Neutron applications in earth, energy and environmental sciences

Romano Rinaldi, Liyuan Liang, Helmut Schober (auth.), Liyuan Liang, Romano Rinaldi, Helmut Schober (eds.)0387094156, 9780387094151, 0387094164, 9780387094168

Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences 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, which underpin research in the related fields of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.

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.

Earth and environmental scientists, engineers, researchers and graduate students involved with materials science will find Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences a valuable ready-to-use reference.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xvii
Front Matter….Pages 105-105
Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences….Pages 1-14
Neutron Scattering—A Non-destructive Microscope for Seeing Inside Matter….Pages 15-36
Neutron Scattering Instrumentation….Pages 37-104
Structural and Magnetic Phase Transitions in Minerals: In Situ Studies by Neutron Scattering….Pages 107-143
Inelastic Neutron Scattering and Lattice Dynamics: Perspectives and Challenges in Mineral Physics….Pages 145-188
A Microscopic View of Mass Transport in Silicate Melts by Quasielastic Neutron Scattering and Molecular Dynamics Simulations….Pages 189-209
Neutron Diffraction Studies of Hydrous Minerals in Geosciences….Pages 211-233
Studies of Mineral–Water Surfaces….Pages 235-256
Neutron Diffraction and the Mechanical Behavior of Geological Materials….Pages 257-282
The Contribution of Neutron Texture Goniometry to the Study of Complex Tectonics in the Alps….Pages 283-317
Neutron Imaging Methods and Applications….Pages 319-348
Front Matter….Pages 349-349
Vibrational Dynamics and Guest–Host Coupling in Clathrate Hydrates….Pages 351-389
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….Pages 391-416
Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Storage Materials….Pages 417-437
Lithium Ion Materials for Energy Applications: Structural Properties from Neutron Diffraction….Pages 439-460
Front Matter….Pages 461-461
Application of Neutron Reflectivity for Studies of Biomolecular Structures and Functions at Interfaces….Pages 463-489
Pollutant Speciation in Water and Related Environmental Treatment Issues….Pages 491-520
Clay Swelling: New Insights from Neutron-Based Techniques….Pages 521-546
Structure and Dynamics of Fluids in Microporous and Mesoporous Earth and Engineered Materials….Pages 547-570
The Combined Ultra-Small- and Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS/SANS) Technique for Earth Sciences….Pages 571-594
Front Matter….Pages 461-461
Biosynthesis of Magnetite by Microbes….Pages 595-618
Back Matter….Pages 619-634