Structures and Properties of Atoms and Molecules Confined in Nanoporous Spaces

Abstract

Different kinds of porous materials and molecular structures of representative gases in atmosphere are presented. The molecular potential pictures of atoms and molecules confined in graphitic slit micropores and cylindrical mesopores are given on the basis of Lennard-Jones potential. The quasi-high pressure effect, highly concentrated Xe cluster formation, ordered structure formation of water, and highly oriented structure of ethanol in graphitic micropores near ambient temperature are discussed in terms of molecular potential.