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The pore structure in processed Victorian Brown coal.

P J McMahon1, I K Snook, W Treimer

  • 1School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Melbourne, 3010, Australia. mcmahon@optics.ph.unimelb.edu.au

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
|November 18, 2005
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Investigating Victorian Brown coal upgrades reveals pore structure changes. Ultra-small-angle neutron scattering (USANS) confirms prior findings and explores mesoporosity, suggesting extreme thermal conditions during upgrading.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Geochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Victorian Brown coal is a significant energy resource.
  • Coal upgrading processes aim to enhance its properties.
  • Understanding pore structure evolution is crucial for optimizing upgrading.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of heated gases under pressure on Victorian Brown coal's pore structure.
  • To compare ultra-small-angle neutron scattering (USANS) with small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) for pore structure analysis.
  • To explore the potential of USANS for mesoporosity investigation.

Main Methods:

  • Ultra-small-angle neutron scattering (USANS) measurements.
  • Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) analysis.

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  • Electron microscopy (EM) and electron diffraction (ED).

    • Main Results:

    • USANS results align with previous SAXS findings on pore structure changes.
    • USANS successfully characterized the mesoporosity of the upgraded coal.
    • Electron microscopy confirmed the small-angle scattering observations.
    • Electron diffraction provided evidence of extreme thermal conditions during upgrading.

    Conclusions:

    • USANS is a valuable technique for studying coal pore structure, including mesoporosity.
    • The upgrading of Victorian Brown coal under specific conditions induces significant pore structure modifications.
    • The thermal conditions during coal upgrading may be more severe than anticipated, impacting material properties.