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Investigation of Energy‐Relevant Materials with Synchrotron X‐Rays and Neutrons
Author(s) -
Manke Ingo,
Markötter Henning,
Tötzke Christian,
Kardjilov Nikolay,
Grothausmann Roman,
Dawson Martin,
Hartnig Christoph,
Haas Sylvio,
Thomas Diana,
Hoell Armin,
Genzel Christoph,
Banhart John
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/adem.201000284
Subject(s) - characterization (materials science) , materials science , synchrotron radiation , synchrotron , neutron , spectroscopy , neutron diffraction , neutron imaging , energy transformation , absorption (acoustics) , neutron scattering , diffraction , optics , nanotechnology , nuclear physics , composite material , physics , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics
Many materials used for energy conversion have a complex structure and chemical composition, knowledge of which is important for both understanding the function of materials and energy conversion systems and for their further development. Synchrotron radiation and neutrons can make an important contribution to understanding the function of such systems. Taking examples from the fields of fuel cells, gas separation membranes, batteries, solar cells, and catalysts, the use of radiography, tomography, diffraction, scattering, and absorption edge spectroscopy is demonstrated. The strength of such methods is the in situ characterization of processes and compositions, and so the focus is on these aspects.