Exploring the Porosity in Ceramics at the nm Scale: From Understanding Historical Ceramics to Innovative Materials Design. Issue 10 (14th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mondelli, Claudia; Zorzi, Sandro; Ricci, Giulia; Galvan, Victór; Balliana, Eleonora; Schweins, Ralf; Cattaruzza, Elti
• Is Part Of: Chemphyschem. Volume 21:Issue 10(2020)
• Page Start: 966
• Page End: 970
• Publication Date: 2020-04-14
• Subjects: Ceramics -- materials science -- nanoporosity -- nanostructures -- small-angle neutron scattering; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Periodicals; 541.05
• DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202000088
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1439-4235

Abstract

Abstract: Ceramics are complex objects and a rich source of information: they constitute a large part of the staple memory of past and present human activities. A deep understanding of traditional ceramics is an essential key to designing new ceramic materials. The demanding synthesis of ceramics with fine‐tuned properties, such as enhanced mechanical, electrical, optical or magnetic characteristics, must be associated with cutting‐edge analysis procedures in order to improve the engineering process. In this context, we describe a neutron‐based non‐destructive approach to investigating the nanoporosity of an historical pottery matrix as an effective investigation technique for exploring both traditional and advanced ceramic materials. Abstract : Discovering nanopores : The demanding synthesis of ceramics with fine‐tuned properties must be associated with cutting‐edge analysis procedures to improve the engineering process. In this context, the authors describe a neutron‐based non‐destructive approach to investigating the nanoporosity as an effective technique for exploring both traditional and advanced ceramic materials.