Division of Health Sciences
Centre for Molecular and Material Sciences
Centre for Molecular and Material Sciences
This research project builds upon some preliminary research conducted in collaboration with Prof. John Ramsay (U. Montpellier II) where we investigated SANS by selected nanoporous (microporous) activated carbons and MCM-41 samples. Activated carbon is completely contrast matched by D2O rendering the opportunity to investigate the scattering of protonated molecules that have penetrated the pore structure. Preliminary measurements of rifamycin were made; these will be repeated quantitatively as well as via an investigation of the rate of adsorption into the pore structure. Mass transport analyses will allow us to model and define the role of the pore structure on molecular transport. In addition, we anticipate being able to use neutron diffraction techniques to define the structure of the adsorbed phase within the pore network.
