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Characterization of Gels and Networks Using New Calorimetric Techniques

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Sol-Gel Methods for Materials Processing

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Recent developments of calorimetric techniques for the characterization of porous materials and gels are presented. In particular thermoporosimetry is introduced along with recent applications to soft materials like gels and polymers. In a second part, photo-DSC technique is presented with the new developments for the study of gels networks and photo-ageing of polymers. An overview of the potential of the two techniques towards sol-gel materials is finally given.

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  1. TransChiMiC, Laboratoire des Matériaux Inorganiques, CNRS UMR 6002, Université Blaise Pascal & ENSCCF, 24 Avenue des Landais, 63177, Aubière, France

    Jean-Marie Nedelec

  2. Laboratoire de Thermodynamique des Solutions et des Polymères, CNRS UMR 6003, Université Blaise Pascal & ENSCCF, 24 Avenue des Landais, 63177, Aubière, France

    Mohamed Baba

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Nedelec, JM., Baba, M. (2008). Characterization of Gels and Networks Using New Calorimetric Techniques. In: Innocenzi, P., Zub, Y.L., Kessler, V.G. (eds) Sol-Gel Methods for Materials Processing. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8514-7_12

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