研究目的
To investigate the structure and permeability of porous silicon through self-diffusion NMR measurements of ethanol and heptane, aiming to understand the dynamics of fluids confined in nanoporous materials and their implications for adsorption and phase transitions.
研究成果
The study reveals a strong anisotropy in the self-diffusion tensor of fluids confined in porous silicon, with unexpected attenuation along the pore axis. Permeation measurements suggest a slow evolution of the porous silicon membrane at room temperature, possibly due to oxidation. The findings highlight the complexity of fluid dynamics in nanoporous materials and the need for further investigation into pore morphology and surface chemistry.
研究不足
The study is limited by the interpretation of residual in-plane diffusion, which could be due to sporadic interconnections between pores or two-dimensional diffusion on the external surface of the membrane. Further experiments are needed to clarify this observation.