Non-Destructive Evaluation of Nano-Sized Structure of Thin Film Devices by Using Small Angle Neutron Scattering

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 876-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. J. Shin ◽  
B. S. Seong ◽  
Y. Choi ◽  
J. K. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Neutron Scattering ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Non Destructive Evaluation ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Thin Film Devices

scholarly journals Morphology of Thin Film Composite Membranes Explored by Small-Angle Neutron Scattering and Positron-Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitaliy Pipich ◽  
Marcel Dickmann ◽  
Henrich Frielinghaus ◽  
Roni Kasher ◽  
Christoph Hugenschmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Neutron Scattering ◽  
Positron Annihilation ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy ◽  
Film Composite ◽  
Positron Annihilation Lifetime ◽  
Thin Film Composite

The morphology of thin film composite (TFC) membranes used in reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) water treatment was explored with small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and positron-annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS). The combination of both methods allowed the characterization of the bulk porous structure from a few Å to µm in radius. PALS shows pores of ~4.5 Å average radius in a surface layer of about 4 μm thickness, which become ~40% smaller at the free surface of the membranes. This observation may correlate with the glass state of the involved polymer. Pores of similar size appear in SANS as closely packed pores of ~6 Å radius distributed with an average distance of ~30 Å. The main effort of SANS was the characterization of the morphology of the porous polysulfone support layer as well as the fibers of the nonwoven fabric layer. Contrast variation using the media H2O/D2O and supercritical CO2 and CD4 identified the polymers of the support layers as well as internal heterogeneities.

scholarly journals Determination of partial specific volume and absolute concentration by densimetry

1984 ◽  
Vol 219 (3) ◽  
pp. 1049-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
P H Stothart
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Neutron Scattering ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Specific Volume ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Partial Specific Volume ◽  
Absolute Concentration ◽  
Non Destructive

The apparent partial specific volume, phi, of a protein (or other macromolecule) and the absolute concentration, c, can be determined from the densimetry of solutions and diffusates in 1H2O, 2H2O and 1H2O/2H2O mixtures if the ratios of concentrations (relative concentrations) are known. The densimetry method allows a non-destructive check on total macromolecule concentrations without prior knowledge of specific u.v.-absorption coefficient. The method may be especially useful in small-angle neutron-scattering studies.

Nanostructural Investigation of Case Hardened Steels for Speed Gears Applications by Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS)

2016 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 403-407
Author(s):  
M. Rogante ◽  
Vladimír Havránek ◽  
Pavol Mikula ◽  
Vasyl Ryukhtin
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Scattering ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Structural Basis ◽  
Case Hardening ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Nanoscale Structure ◽  
Non Destructive

17NiCrMo7, 19MnCr5 and 27MnCr5 low-alloy case-hardening steels samples have been investigated by SANS (Small-Angle Neutron Scattering), to achieve data on bulk nanoscale structure characterisation and complementary analytical and crystallographic information. The reported results are related in particular to the size distribution of nanosized pores which can help to comprehend the structural basis for the physico-chemical properties and thus to improve quality and durability of the considered materials. A complementary PIXE investigation has been also carried out, with the aim of a non-destructive assessment of the elemental composition of the considered samples.

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