Porous Materials

Porous materials are a class of materials with a large number of small pores, typically ranging in size from a few nanometers to a few millimeters. These pores can be interconnected or isolated, and they can be filled with a variety of fluids, such as air, water, or oil. Porous materials are found in a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials, and they have a wide range of applications in fields such as energy, environmental science, and biomedicine.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanics and applications of porous materials. It covers a wide range of topics, including the properties of porous materials, the governing equations for fluid flow and heat transfer in porous media, and the applications of porous materials in a variety of fields.
The book is divided into ten chapters. The first chapter introduces the basics of porous materials, including their definition, classification, and applications. The second chapter discusses the mechanical behavior of porous materials, including their elastic properties, plasticity, and failure mechanisms. The third chapter covers fluid flow in porous media, including Darcy's law and permeability. The fourth chapter discusses heat transfer in porous media, including conduction, convection, and radiation.
The fifth chapter covers mass transfer in porous media, including diffusion and adsorption. The sixth chapter discusses coupled processes in porous media, such as thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling and chemo-mechanical coupling. The seventh chapter covers the applications of porous materials in energy applications, such as fuel cells, batteries, and solar energy. The eighth chapter discusses the applications of porous materials in environmental applications, such as water treatment and air pollution control.
The ninth chapter covers the applications of porous materials in biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and drug delivery. The tenth chapter discusses emerging applications of porous materials, such as sensors, actuators, and microelectronics.
This book is intended for researchers, engineers, and students who are interested in the mechanics and applications of porous materials. It is also a valuable resource for professionals working in fields such as energy, environmental science, and biomedicine.
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