Neutron scattering studies of heterogeneous catalysis

X Yu, Y Cheng, Y Li, F Polo-Garzon, J Liu… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Understanding the structural dynamics/evolution of catalysts and the related surface
chemistry is essential for establishing structure–catalysis relationships, where spectroscopic …

Neutron imaging for geomechanics: A review

A Tengattini, N Lenoir, E Andò, G Viggiani - Geomechanics for Energy and …, 2021 - Elsevier
During the last few decades, a number of advanced experimental techniques have provided
an unprecedented insight into the behaviour of geomaterials. A notable example are the so …

High-resolution neutron imaging of salt precipitation and water transport in zero-gap CO2 electrolysis

J Disch, L Bohn, S Koch, M Schulz, Y Han… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
The electrochemical reduction of CO2 is a pivotal technology for the defossilization of the
chemical industry. Although pilot-scale electrolyzers exist, water management and salt …

Tofu: a fast, versatile and user-friendly image processing toolkit for computed tomography

T Faragó, S Gasilov, I Emslie, M Zuber… - Synchrotron …, 2022 - journals.iucr.org
Tofu is a toolkit for processing large amounts of images and for tomographic reconstruction.
Complex image processing tasks are organized as workflows of individual processing steps …

Neutron imaging of lithium batteries

RF Ziesche, N Kardjilov, W Kockelmann, DJL Brett… - Joule, 2022 - cell.com
Advanced batteries are critical to achieving net zero and are proposed within
decarbonization strategies for transport and grid-scale applications, alongside their …

[HTML][HTML] A closer look at corrosion of steel reinforcement bars in concrete using 3D neutron and X-ray computed tomography

S Robuschi, A Tengattini, J Dijkstra, I Fernandez… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
Corrosion of reinforcing bars constitutes the largest threat to the durability of concrete
structures. Thus, several studies have investigated the nature of the corrosion products, most …

The origins of critical deformations in cylindrical silicon based Li-ion batteries

E Lübke, L Helfen, P Cook, M Mirolo, V Vinci… - Energy & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
A manifold of degradation mechanisms causes premature capacity fade of Li-ion batteries.
To understand their origin, we need a detailed diagnosis of battery (mal-) function over time …

Visualizing Lithium Ion Transport in Solid‐State Li–S Batteries Using 6Li Contrast Enhanced Neutron Imaging

R Bradbury, N Kardjilov, GF Dewald… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The elucidation of lithium ion transport pathways through a solid electrolyte separator is a
vital step toward development of reliable, functional all‐solid‐state batteries. Here …

Mechanistic Insights and Technical Challenges in Sulfur-Based Batteries: A Comprehensive In Situ/Operando Monitoring Toolbox

J Yu, I Pinto-Huguet, CY Zhang, Y Zhou, Y Xu… - ACS Energy …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Batteries based on sulfur cathodes offer a promising energy storage solution due to their
potential for high performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. However, commercial …

A machine learning decision criterion for reducing scan time for hyperspectral neutron computed tomography systems

S Tang, SV Venkatakrishnan, MSN Chowdhury… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
We present the first machine learning-based autonomous hyperspectral neutron computed
tomography experiment performed at the Spallation Neutron Source. Hyperspectral neutron …