Covers fundamental characterization approaches for solid materials, focusing on elemental analysis, thermal analysis, microscopy, and neutron-based spectroscopies.
Covers isothermal calorimetry, a method to measure heat production rate in materials like cement, discussing its importance and practical applications.
Explores the challenges of measuring moisture sorption isotherms in cement-based materials, emphasizing the complexities and practical implications of the process.
Explores Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (ESEM) for imaging diverse samples without preparation, covering electron beam scanning, pressure manipulation, electron scattering, X-ray analysis, and phase transitions.
Covers the formation, properties, and behavior of metallic glasses, including the importance of rapid cooling and the mechanical properties of these unique materials.
