Functional Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry - Characterization and Applications

Discusses modern characterization techniques, such as in-situ TEM, SAXS, SANS, and x-ray and neutron tomography Covers conventional lab-based characterization techniques, such as quart crystal microbalance and FIB-SEM Describes advanced properties of a variety of functional materials and their applications to the oil and gas field Explains self-cleaning coating technologies and their applications and materials for renewable energy sources Details advances in synthesis methods for functional materials Features a case study of a functional materials application in each chapter