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Adsorption by Powders and Porous Solids

Principles, Methodology and Applications

  • 1st Edition - October 5, 1998
  • Newer edition is available
  • Authors: Jean Rouquerol, Françoise Rouquerol, Kenneth Sing
  • Language: English

The declared objective of this book is to provide an introductory review of the various theoretical and practical aspects of adsorption by powders and porous solids with particular… Read more

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Description

The declared objective of this book is to provide an introductory review of the various theoretical and practical aspects of adsorption by powders and porous solids with particular reference to materials of technological importance. The primary aim is to meet the needs of students and non-specialists, who are new to surface science or who wish to use the advanced techniques now available for the determination of surface area, pore size and surface characterization. In addition, a critical account is given of recent work on the adsorptive properties of activated carbons, oxides, clays and zeolites.

Key features

  • Provides a comprehensive treatment of adsorption at both the gas/solid interface and the liquid/solid interface
  • Includes chapters dealing with experimental methodology and the interpretation of adsorption data obtained with porous oxides, carbons and zeolites
  • Techniques capture the importance of heterogeneous catalysis, chemical engineering and the production of pigments, cements, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals

Readership

Advanced undergraduates, postgrads, researchers, and practitioners in physical chemistry, materials science, surface science, and chemical engineering.

Table of contents

Preface. List of Main Symbols. Introduction. Thermodynamics of Absorption at the Gas—Solid Interface. Methodology of Adsorption at the Gas—Solid Interface. Interpretation of Physisorption Isotherms at the Gas—Solid Interface. Adsorption at the Liquid—Solid Interface: Thermodynamics and Methodology. Assessment of Surface Area. Assessment of Mesoporosity. Assessment of Microporosity. Adsorption by Active Carbons. Adsorption by Metal Oxides. Adsorption by Clays, Pillared layer Structures and Zeolites. Properties of Some Novel Adsorbents. General Conclusions and Recommendations. Index.

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About the authors

JR

Jean Rouquerol

Jean Rouquerol is the former Director of the CNRS Thermodynamics and Microcalorimetry Center in Marseilles, France and is now Emeritus Director of Research at the MADIREL Laboratory, Aix-Marseille University, France. He is a leading authority on adsorption thermodynamics, thermal analysis methodology and adsorption calorimetry.
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Director of Research, MADIREL Laboratory, Aix-Marseille University, France

FR

Françoise Rouquerol

Françoise Rouquerol leads a Research team at the Centre de Thermodynamique et de Microcalorimetrie and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Marseille, France. She is also a Senior Professor at the University of Provence, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Professor, University of Provence, France; Research Team Leader, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Marseilles, France

KS

Kenneth Sing

Kenneth Sing (1925-2016) was an Emeritus Professor at Brunel University and Visiting Professor at Bristol University, both in the UK. He was an influential figure in colloid and surface science and was co-author of the well-known book Adsorption, Surface Area and Porosity.
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, Brunel University, UK; Visiting Professor, Bristol University, UK

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