@inproceedings{e273ace1dff84c9e8a441f0ce75d4689,
title = "A New Approach of Using Microscopic Image Aided Computer Programming for Evaluation of Porosity and Aerosity: Case Studies Using Polymeric Films and Functional Matrices",
abstract = "Porous polymer films of Poly-[Ethylene oxide] (PEO) are synthesized by solution casting technique using gamma irradiated: (a) PEO powder (S-series) and (b) PEO—methanol solution (L-series). Pore phase is though a defect, but form instantaneously during preparation. Optimization of the pore content, its size and distribution enable tailoring of associated properties for multifaceted applications of functional materials. The experimental pore-size distribution of the PEO films is studied using BET (Brunauer–Emmet–Teller) adsorption technique and reported as function of irradiation dose, irradiation state (S- and L-series) and polymer concentration (2 and 4 wt%). A newer computer program [PROGIMAGE-POR] is reported for determination of porosity, its size and distribution of perturbed PEO films using SEM images and correlated with that obtained from BET technique. The novelty of PROGIMAGE-POR lies in the exposure of newer or undetected pore regime in which experimental pore regime exists as a part. This method could be analyzed for mapping of porosity and average pore size. PROGIMAGE-POR bears the novelty of using image from either 2D or 3D imaging system and could be applied for intricate composite/layered system. Uniqueness of PROGIMAGE-POR lies in the exposure of newer pore regime in which experimental pores exist as a part. Theoretical analysis based on aerosity (2D-pores) and porosity (3D-pore) gives an estimate of the tortuous path of void space.",
keywords = "Computer program, Gamma irradiation, Gray-scale pixel, Morphology, Pore-size distribution, Porosity",
author = "Abhra Giri and Patla, {Subir K.} and Madhumita Mukhopadhyay and Jayanta Mukhopadhyay and Monalisa Mukherjee and Ruma Ray and Sujata Tarafdar",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.1007/978-981-33-6915-3_30",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789813369146",
series = "Lecture Notes in Bioengineering",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media",
pages = "289--310",
editor = "Moumita Mukherjee and Mandal, {J. K.} and Siddhartha Bhattacharyya and Christian Huck and Satarupa Biswas",
booktitle = "Advances in Medical Physics and Healthcare Engineering - Proceedings of AMPHE 2020",
address = "United States",
}