Pore Classification in the Characterization of Porous Materials

Authors

  • B. Zdravkov Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
  • J. J. Čermák Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
  • J. Janků Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
  • V. Kučerová Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
  • M. Šefara Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

The characteristics are summarized of porous materials important for their technical applications and for understanding the physical-chemical processes involving the materials used as catalysts and adsorbents. The internal structure of pores is discussed in terms of their size distribution, volume, shape, connectivity, accessibility and surface area. Classification of pores is one of the basic requisites for comprehensive characterization of porous solids. The commonly used classification systems of porous bulk materials as well as discrepancies and differences in pore size categorization are discussed. A system of pore classification is proposed.

Published

2008-07-15

How to Cite

Zdravkov, B., Čermák, J. J., Janků, J., Kučerová, V., & Šefara, M. (2008). Pore Classification in the Characterization of Porous Materials. Chemické Listy, 102(6). Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1635

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