Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: Versatile Techniques

✍ Scribed by Aline Auroux (editor); Ljiljana Damjanović-Vasilić (editor)

• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 412
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book summarizes the application of thermal analysis tools in different research areas. Areas covered include characterization of catalytic materials, plastics and polymers, analysis of salts, minerals and oxides. The reader is provided with an overview of experimental strategy, methodology, usage of complementary thermoanalytical methods and the type of information which could be drawn depending on the research field.

Covers characterization of catalytic materials, plastics and polymers, analysis of salts, minerals, oxides, and energy materials

Discusses experimental strategy, methodology, and usage of complementary thermoanalytical methods

✦ Table of Contents

Abstract
Preface
Contents
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Thermal analysis: a guide through catalyst’s synthesis and reaction process
Chapter 2. Contribution of isothermal titration calorimetry to elucidate the mechanism of adsorption from dilute aqueous solutions on solid surfaces: data processing, analysis, and interpretation
Chapter 3. Thermal analysis and solid-state hydrogen storage: Mg/MgH₂ system case study
Chapter 4. Using calorimetry to study catalytic surfaces and processes for biomass valorization
Chapter 5. The correspondence of calorimetric studies with DFT simulations in heterogeneous catalysis
Chapter 6. Major concern regarding thermophysical parameters’ measurement techniques of thermochemical storage materials
Chapter 7. Calorimetric methods for key properties in refrigeration cycles
Chapter 8. Calorimetry and thermal analysis for the study of polymer properties
Chapter 9. Role of calorimetry in clathrate hydrate research
Chapter 10. Thermal methods as a tool for studying cultural heritage
Chapter 11. The application of calorimetry and thermal methods of analysis in the investigation of food
Index