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Title: Novel fluid–fluid interface domains in geologic media

Journal Article · · Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c8em00343b· OSTI ID:1493781

High-resolution microtomographic imaging revealed the presence of fluid–fluid interfaces associated with physical heterogeneities such as pits and crevices present on the surfaces of natural porous media.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
Grant/Contract Number:
P42 ES 04940; AC02-06CH11357; FG02-94ER14466
OSTI ID:
1493781
Journal Information:
Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, Vol. 21, Issue 1; ISSN 2050-7887
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 7 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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