Novel NMR techniques for porous media research

Diffusion in porous media has been used as a probe of pore geometry in various NMR techniques. We will examine the effect of time-dependent diffusion in CPMG by showing that the diffusion time in CPMG is approximately the echo time, even in grossly inhomogeneous magnetic fields. Extension of the diffusion time in modified CPMG sequences is discussed. Diffusion in, the susceptibility-contrast induced internal field is discussed as a means to probe pore size and pore shape. Finally, we present the general concept of two-dimensional relaxation-type experiments for study of molecules, fluid's, materials and their dynamics that are characterized by spin relaxation and diffusion. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.