Industry Solutions

Porosimetry Applications

From next-generation batteries to advanced drug delivery systems, porosimetry drives innovation across industries. Explore how pore structure analysis optimizes materials in your field.

$2.8B
Global Market Size
2026 projection
12+
Key Industries
Active sectors
8.5%
Annual Growth
CAGR 2024-2029
95%
R&D Adoption
Materials labs

Industry Applications

Click on any industry to explore specific porosimetry applications and solutions

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Battery Materials

Electrode porosity optimization for Li-ion, solid-state, and next-gen batteries

  • Cathode/anode characterization
  • Separator permeability
  • SEI layer analysis
  • Silicon anode expansion
↑ 45% efficiency gain 15-min analysis
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Catalysts

Surface area and pore structure optimization for maximum catalytic efficiency

  • Active site accessibility
  • Support characterization
  • Deactivation monitoring
  • Hierarchical pore systems
BET: 10-3000 m²/g ISO 9277 compliant
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Pharmaceuticals

Drug delivery optimization through controlled porosity and dissolution rates

  • Tablet dissolution profiles
  • API crystallization
  • Excipient characterization
  • Controlled release design
FDA 21 CFR compliant USP <1062>
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Carbon Capture

Sorbent optimization for CO₂ capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

  • MOF/zeolite screening
  • Amine sorbent analysis
  • Capacity optimization
  • Regeneration studies
$180/ton CO₂ target Net-zero 2050
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Cement & Concrete

Durability prediction through pore structure and permeability analysis

  • Hydration monitoring
  • Freeze-thaw resistance
  • Chloride ingress
  • Service life prediction
ASTM C1202 50+ year design life
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Membranes & Filters

Separation performance optimization for water, gas, and bioprocessing

  • MWCO determination
  • Bubble point testing
  • Flux prediction
  • Fouling analysis
0.01-10 μm range ASTM F316
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Petroleum

Reservoir characterization and enhanced oil recovery optimization

  • Rock core analysis
  • Shale permeability
  • Catalyst evaluation
  • Proppant characterization
nD to mD range API RP 40
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Biomedical Scaffolds

Tissue engineering scaffolds and implant osseointegration design

  • Cell infiltration paths
  • Nutrient transport
  • Biodegradation rates
  • 3D printed implants
100-500 μm pores ISO 10993

Emerging Applications

Next-generation materials pushing the boundaries of porosimetry

Quantum Materials

Nanoporous structures for quantum computing substrates

Hydrogen Storage

MOFs and carbon materials for H₂ fuel cells

Food Technology

Encapsulation and controlled release in foods

Aerogels

Ultra-light insulation and aerospace materials

Smart Textiles

Breathability and moisture management fabrics

Biosensors

Porous electrodes for medical diagnostics

Recommended Methods by Application

Application Primary Method Secondary Method Key Parameters
Battery Electrodes Gas Adsorption (N₂) Mercury Intrusion Surface area, pore volume, tortuosity
Catalysts Gas Adsorption (N₂/Ar) Mercury Intrusion BET area, micropore volume, PSD
Pharmaceuticals Mercury Intrusion Gas Adsorption Total porosity, permeability
Carbon Capture Gas Adsorption (CO₂/N₂) - Micropore volume, selectivity
Concrete Mercury Intrusion - Critical pore size, connectivity
Membranes Capillary Flow Gas Adsorption Bubble point, mean flow pore
Petroleum Rock Mercury Intrusion Gas Adsorption Permeability, threshold pressure
Biomedical Mercury Intrusion Micro-CT Interconnectivity, pore size

Success Stories

Real-world impact of porosimetry analysis

300%

Battery Life Extension

Silicon anode optimization through controlled porosity increased cycle life from 200 to 800 cycles in next-gen Li-ion batteries.

$2.3M

Cost Savings

Pharmaceutical manufacturer reduced tablet rejection rate by 85% through porosity-based quality control protocols.

60%

CO₂ Capture Boost

Novel MOF design guided by micropore analysis achieved record-breaking CO₂ selectivity for direct air capture.

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