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Determination of Moisture Content in Soil
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Dr. Ian Pepper and Dr. Charles Gerba - The University of Arizona Demonstrating Author: Bradley Schmitz Soils normally contain a finite amount of water, which can be expressed as the “soil moisture content.” This moisture exists within the pore spaces in between soil aggregates (inter-aggregate pore space) and within soil aggregates (intra-aggregate pore space) (Figure 1). Normally this pore space is occupied by air and/or water. If all the pores are occupied by air, the...
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Surface Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Improved Moisture Resistance
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2018
Robust functional catechol coatings were produced in one step by direct reaction of the material known as HKUST with synthetic catechols under anaerobic conditions. The formation of homogeneous coatings surrounding the entire crystal is ascribed to the biomimetic catalytic activity of Cu(II) dimers on the external surface of the crystals.
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Moisture Content and Bulking of Aggregate
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2024
The moisture content of aggregates is a crucial factor in construction, particularly in concrete mixing, as it influences the total water required in the mix. Moisture content represents the water coated on the exterior surface of the aggregate existing in a saturated and surface-dry condition. The total water content of a moist aggregate is the sum of its moisture content and water absorption. When aggregates are exposed to rain or sit in stockpiles, they absorb moisture, which must be...
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In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils
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2022
The determination of soil water content is a critical mission requirement for many state and federal agencies. This protocol synthesizes multi-agency efforts to measure soil water content using buried in situ sensors.
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Production and Testing of Moisture Behavior and Thermal Properties of Rapeseed Straw and Ganoderma resinaceum Mycelium Bio-Composites
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2025
Here, we present an optimized methodology for producing mycelium-based composites (MBCs) from petrochemicals and polluting materials for thermal insulation applications. To become carbon-neutral and sustainable, biobased and compostable materials like mycelium bio-composite could be the solution. To determine if they meet the construction standards, several experiments were conducted.
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These pathways place water at an interface in different ways. Adsorption attaches water molecules to the surface, whereas capillary condensation accumulates water in small surface features. Direct contact supplies liquid water from outside the material. Distinguishing the pathway helps chemists interpret why a material that appears dry can still show altered reactivity or performance.
Relative humidity and temperature influence the amount of water available at an interface, while surface energy affects how strongly the surface interacts with water. Roughness can provide additional locations for retention or accumulation. Considering these variables together is important because the same material may exhibit different surface-moisture levels under different environmental or surface conditions.
A thin interfacial water layer can affect reactions without changing the material’s visibly dry appearance. In chemistry, those changes may influence corrosion, oxidation, dissolution, crystallization, powder flow, adhesion, or catalytic activity. Surface-moisture analysis therefore connects an interfacial condition with observable chemical and processing outcomes, rather than relying only on the bulk material’s appearance.
Comparisons should account for the conditions that govern moisture: relative humidity, temperature, surface energy, and roughness. Measuring surface moisture under identified or controlled conditions makes it easier to determine whether differences arise from the sample itself or from its environment. This approach supports more reproducible interpretation in chemical experiments and materials processing.
Surface-moisture data are especially useful when water at an interface can affect stability or performance. Relevant settings include moisture-sensitive synthesis, pharmaceutical formulation, materials processing, and environmental analysis. The measurements help researchers improve reproducibility, stability, and performance by revealing an interfacial condition that bulk observations may not capture.
Control is valuable because interfacial water can alter several connected processes at once, including corrosion, oxidation, dissolution, crystallization, powder flow, adhesion, and catalytic activity. By measuring and managing this moisture, researchers can reduce unexplained variation and relate chemical behavior to defined surface conditions. That improves reproducibility and helps maintain desired material stability or performance.