Methods for the quantification of hydrophilic properties of a porous
material, as well as determining a depth of damage of a porous material
are disclosed. An example method includes performing a first
ellipsometric measurement on the porous material using a first adsorptive
having a first wetting angle. The example method further includes
performing a second ellipsometric measurement on the porous material
using a second adsorptive having a second wetting angle, wherein the
first and second wetting angles are different towards the porous
material. The hydrophilic properties of the porous material are
determined based, at least in part, on the first and second ellipsometric
measurements.