Small Angle X-Ray and Neutron Scattering with Applications to Geomaterials 1st Edition

Grab the definitive practical guide to nanoscale characterization of earth materials: Small Angle X‑Ray and Neutron Scattering with Applications to Geomaterials, 1st Edition by Yixin Zhao, Shimin Liu, and Yingfeng Sun. This authoritative volume unlocks how small angle X‑ray scattering (SAXS) and small angle neutron scattering (SANS) reveal pore structures, interfaces, and nanostructures that control transport, strength, and reactivity in soils, rocks, clays, and reservoir rocks.

Clear, example‑driven chapters move from scattering theory and instrumentation to sample preparation, experimental design, data reduction, and modeling—bridging physics with geoscience applications. Readers will find step‑by‑step guidance on interpreting size distributions, surface fractality, and contrast variation techniques, supported by case studies relevant to hydrogeology, petroleum reservoirs, cementitious materials, environmental remediation, and engineered geomaterials.

Perfect for geoscientists, materials researchers, petroleum and environmental engineers, and graduate students, this book emphasizes practical workflows and troubleshooting tips that accelerate lab-to-field insights. It’s tailored for those wanting to integrate SAXS/SANS into routine characterization of porous media, thin films, and composites used across academia and industry worldwide.

Whether you’re analyzing reservoir heterogeneity in the North Sea, clay swelling in Asia, or contaminant transport in urban aquifers, this guide equips you to extract meaningful nanoscale information that informs modeling and decision‑making. Enhance your toolkit with the combined expertise of Zhao, Liu, and Sun—precise, practical, and focused on geomaterials.

Order your copy today to advance your understanding of nanoscale structure in earth materials and bring cutting‑edge scattering methods into your research or practice.

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