Microporous Media presents new developments from nearly a decade of advancement. Written by a leading researcher in the field, this reference provides examples of the most original scientific and technical research impacting studies in porosity and microporosity, and illustrates methods to forecast the properties of microporous structures for improved electronic, construction, electrical, chemical, and medical applications. The book outlines new results in fractal, self-organization, and polymer theories; pore aging, and percolation; and their various engineering applications, and considers the impact of preparation conditions on the structure and properties of microporous materials.

Microporous Media presents new developments from nearly a decade of advancement. Written by a leading researcher in the field, this reference provides examples of the most original scientific and technical research impacting studies in porosity and microporosity, and illustrates methods to forecast the properties of microporous structures for improved electronic, construction, electrical, chemical, and medical applications. The book outlines new results in fractal, self-organization, and polymer theories; pore aging, and percolation; and their various engineering applications, and considers the impact of preparation conditions on the structure and properties of microporous materials.

Porous media, with their distinctive structure, are indispensable in both scientific inquiry and engineering endeavors. Their specialized composition makes them versatile, finding utility in diverse domains ranging from subterranean aquifers to innovative energy converters, and from biomedical technologies to environmental solutions. The intricate pore networks within porous media serve as reservoirs for fluids and gases while significantly impacting the dynamics of transport processes. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of their inherent traits and behaviors is imperative for enhancing their operational efficiency and resolving pertinent engineering challenges. This comprehensive volume explores the latest transport advancements in porous media applications, from measuring relative permeability to designing metal foam flow fields in fuel cells. With a focus on cutting-edge methodologies and technologies, such as microstructure reconstruction and hierarchical porous catalysts, this book aims to inspire innovation and drive progress in porous media applications. Offering insights into emerging trends and future directions, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students looking to make a significant impact in energy, environment, and engineering challenges. Dive into the world of porous media and uncover new opportunities for collaboration and development in this dynamic field.

Fuel Cell Engines is an introduction to the fundamental principles of electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, material science and transport applied specifically to fuel cells. It covers scientific fundamentals and provides a basic understanding that enables proper technical decision-making.

"Presents the most important and up-to-date research related to heat transfer in porous media, focusing on practical applications of the latest studies to engineering products and procedures. Includes theoretical models of fluid flow, capillary effects, application of fractal and percolation characterizing porous materials, multiphase flow and heat transfer, turbulent flow and heat transfer, improved measurement and flow visualization techniques, and enhanced design correlations."

This comprehensive reference collects fundamental theories and recent research from a wide range of fields including biology, biochemistry, physics, applied mathematics, and computer, materials, surface, and colloid science-providing key references, tools, and analytical techniques for practical applications in industrial, agricultural, and forensic processes, as well as in the production of natural and synthetic compounds such as foods, minerals, paints, proteins, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and soaps.