Neutron applications in earth, energy and environmental sciences

Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive overview of neutron scattering techniques that enhance the study ofmaterials at the micro and nanoscale. Written in an organized three part structure, this volume offers introductions to various neutron applications from leading experts in the field. Readers will find a discussion on the use of neutron diffraction methods to study the mechanical behavior of geological materials, in addition to corresponding neutron imaging techniques. A section devotedto energy offers a description of ices and gas hydrates, proton dynamics of highly dispersed materials, hydrogen storage and the mobility of lithium ions in materials for energy applications. Environmental neutron techniques allow anin-depth analysis of molecular and cellular biology, microbial-mineral interactions in soil, and fluid dynamics in nanoporous regimes. Offers comprehensivecoverage 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 INDICE: Introduction.- Neutron Fundamentals.- Instrumentation, Techniques and Facility Overview.- Crystal and Magnetic Structures of Minerals and Transformations Induced by Pressure and Temperature.- Inelastic Neutron Scattering and Lattice Dynamics of Minerals.- A Microscopic View on Mass Transport in Silicate Melts by Quasielastic Neutron Scattering and Molecular Dynamics Simulations.- The Hydrous Component in Minerals and Implications for the Earth Sciences.- Neutron Scattering Studies of Mineral-Water Surfaces.- Using Neutron diffraction to Gain insights into the Mechanical Behaviour of Geological Materials.-Tectonic Studies of the European Alps Using Neutron Texture Goniometry.- Neutron Imaging Methods and Applications to Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.- Ices and Gas Hydrates; Forms of Solid Water with Implications in Earth, Energy and Planetary Processes.- Nanoscale Phenomena with Energy and Environmental Science Applications.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-09415-1
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés