Journal Article

IMPULSE-2015-00055

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Looking at hydrogen motions in confinement

Fischer, J. ; Tsapatsaris, N. ; de Paula, E. ; Bordallo, H. N. (Corresponding Author)

2014
Springer Berlin

Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1140/epjst/e2014-02229-4

Abstract: Why in a barren and hot desert, clays can contain a significant fraction of water? Why does concrete crack? How can we demonstrate that complexation of a drug does not alter its conformation in a way that affects its functionality? In this paper we present results on various studies using Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering aimed at clarifying these questions. To allow for a better understanding of neutron scattering, a brief introduction to the basics of its theory is presented. Following the theoretical part, experimental results dealing with the effects of confinement on the water dynamics caused by the interfaces in clays and the nano- and micro-pores of concrete are reviewed in detail. At the end, recent Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering investigations on the complexation of the local anesthetics Bupivacaine (BVC.HCl, C18H28N20.HCl.H2O) and Ropivacaine (RVC.HCl, C17H26N20.HCl.H2O) into the cyclic β-cyclodextrin oligosaccharide are presented. To conclude, the perspectives that the European Spallation Source brings to this subject are discussed.

Keyword(s): Chemical Reactions and Advanced Materials (1st) ; Key Technologies (1st) ; Fundamental Science (1st) ; Materials Science (2nd)

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. SPHERES

Experiment(s):

1. SPHERES: Backscattering spectrometer (NL6S)

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Database coverage:
; Current Contents - Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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