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Diffusion processes in mesoporous adsorbents probed by NMR

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In this contribution, we review the results of our experimental studies on diffusion of guest molecules in mesoporous solids using pulsed field gradient (PFG) NMR technique. Having unique potentials to non-invasively probe the microscopic diffusion processes in pores, this method may provide quintessential information on the character of molecular propagation for different pore morphologies and fluid phase state. In particular, different modes of molecular diffusion in partially filled pores may be separately probed and the overall diffusion process could be analyzed taking account of the details of the inter-phase coexistence. In addition to the dynamic properties, some information concerning the distribution of guest molecules within the porous matrix may also be obtained.

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Valiullin, R., Dvoyashkin, M. Diffusion processes in mesoporous adsorbents probed by NMR. Adsorption 13, 239–245 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-007-9053-1

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