Neutron scattering, a powerful tool to study clay minerals

作者：Martins Murillo L; Gates Will P; Michot Laurent; Ferrage Eric; Marry Virginie; Bordallo Heloisa N^*

来源：Applied Clay Science, 2014, 96: 22-35.

DOI：10.1016/j.clay.2014.05.004

• Clay minerals
• Cross-section
• Neutron diffraction
• Quasi-elastic neutron scattering
• Hydrogen dynamics

Of the techniques used to study clay minerals, neutron scattering has become more familiar to clay scientists over the past decade. A brief account of neutron scattering theory is given in this review, followed by a description of measurements that can be made using neutron diffraction and neutron scattering spectroscopy, and especially quasi-elastic neutron scattering. Then recent examples of the application of neutron scattering methods to the study of clay minerals are presented, and finally the potential advantages of such experimental results when combined to molecular dynamics are discussed. To conclude, the potential perspectives that the European Spallation Source brings to this subject are pointed out.

• 出版日期2014-7